Ancient Architecture, Real History, and the Worlds It Inspired
Hi, I’m Gabby, a researcher with a Master’s in Ancient Near Eastern Cultures, with a focus on Mesopotamia and the military architecture of the region. Well versed in architectural history from earliest settlements to modern day, this is where I write about the cities, structures, and urban ideas that shaped the ancient world, and how they continue to echo through history, culture, and even the games we play today.
Built to Last: What Ancient Cities Actually Looked Like
From Mesopotamian ziggurats to Hittite fortifications, I dig into the archaeology and architectural logic behind the ancient world’s most remarkable structures, and what they actually tell us about the people who built them.
Fresh from the Blog
The latest from the blog: whether that’s unpacking the urban planning of Uruk, analysing a ziggurat’s structural logic, or tracing how ancient Mesopotamia ended up in a video game.
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Rediscovering the Urban Planning of Mesopotamia
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From Ancient Blueprints to Modern Skyscrapers
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The Role of Architecture in Ancient Societies
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From Ziggurats to Video Games: Two Ways In
Whether you’re here for the real archaeology or to find out why Assassin’s Creed got the ziggurat wrong, there’s a corner of this blog for you. Explore by topic below.
History & Architecture
Scholarly but readable deep-dives into real ancient structures, city planning, and the cultures that built them, grounded in archaeology and Near Eastern history.
Pop Culture & Games
For when the history bleeds into pop culture, exploring how ancient civilisations shaped the worlds of video games, films, and fiction, and how accurate (or not) those portrayals really are.
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Not sure where to begin? Find out what this blog is about, who’s writing it, and which posts are the best place to jump in.
The ancient world built things to last. Come find out the how, the who, the what, and the why.
You might even learn something new along the way.