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    What was the grid-like pattern on which the cities of ancient Egypt were organized?

    Question #73931. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Dec 30 06 11:36 AM)


    lanfranco

    		I'm a little unclear on what you're asking, tragic. Do you want a specific ancient Egyptian term for a grid-plan city? Please clarify.

    Many civilizations have used such plans. Here's some information:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_plan

    Dec 30 06, 5:24 PM
    jbean

    		Are you referring to an astronomically determined North-South arrangement?

    Dec 31 06, 10:58 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Or...the Wide avenues with narrow streets?

    Dec 31 06, 11:01 AM

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