Ancient City Populations
Memphis was a significant city in ancient Egypt, rivaling Babylon and later Thebes, which became the largest city around 1500 BC. By 500 BC, Babylon surpassed 200,000 residents, while Carthage and Alexandria later claimed even larger populations. The discussion highlights how geography and trade influenced the growth of these cities, setting the stage for Rome to become the first city to exceed a million inhabitants.In this clip
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