Parallel Fates

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It is crazy to view cities as a living entity, but in a sense, they really are. Cities have two destined fates: prosper for thousands of years or completely cease to exist. Humans attribute to the success or failure of each city. Humans are attracted to move from rural farms to the great big city for better job opportunities, a superior education system, entertainment, and for a sense of protection. However, when the natural resources do not meet the demands of the people, when the cities cannot house all of its inhabitants, there is war or famine, cities perish into ancient ruins, rubble under the ground or into nothingness. Cities originated in the Fertile Crescent, it is there, where it became easier for people to trade food, supplies,

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