The effect of architectural landmarks on a skyline and the mental images of the cities of ancient civilizations

By tracking the history of architecture, one can observe impact presence vertical landmarks inside urban cores cities, their precise influence on skyline these cities and townscapes, as well strong in mental images people different cultures periods. Since landmarks, are classified components images, they have attained an intensive focus previous literature. Yet, very limited research has addressed role architectural ancient world civilizations. Main capitals civilizations – including Mesopotamian Civilization, Nile Greek Rome Civilization significant prominent that constitute memorable symbols characterize ever-lasting effect inhabitants visitors. The lack knowledge concerning cities’ skylines, functions locations, evoke, constitutes main problem. aims to develop a comprehensive framework selected civilizations, comparative study physical spiritual attributes, cities' skylines occupants. Furthermore, address other relevant aspects (environment, sustainability, territory) relation landmarks. concluded nature, location, height, value great configurations city society's images.