On 7-2-2016 9:13, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> Not entirely strange. Gancaloon is /not/ medieval in our sense, it is an
> extended Greek and oriental city. The Greek part of the city follows a
> strict planning with a limited number of (megaron) house types, not
> unlike what was developed in the Middle East or by the (here
> non-existent) Romans. Remember: this is a project of fantasy, not a
> historical reconstruction! ;-)
>

Just to drive the point home :-) Milete and Priene are excellent 
examples of such well-planned Greek city layout.

I just found this to illustrate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9JmPejLa3Y

-- 
Thomas

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