Events Tagged: "urbanization"

Tarquin dynasty begins - Etruscan kings transform Rome from village to city, build Forum, Cloaca Maxima sewer, Circus Maximus

Celtic oppida urbanization begins - fortified towns with organized streets, markets, coin mints, populations reaching 10,000

Bibracte becomes major oppidum - fortified Celtic town, 5000-10000 inhabitants, trade center

London population reaches 2 million

Over 25% urban population served by water works