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Who Started Architecture <\/strong><\/p>\n

Architecture is one of the oldest and most complex of human pursuits.The history of architecture is rich and complex, with its roots reaching back to ancient times.The earliest recorded architects date back to 4,000 BC in Sumer, which is located in modern-day Iraq.The Sumerians developed the first cities and built them with bricks and mud-based forms, and it is believed that the city of Ur was their first recorded major public project.From there, cities and public works evolved, and by 2000 BC, the Egyptians had developed the basic elements of modern architecture, including geometric forms, columns and the use of advances in building materials such as stone and marble.<\/p>\n

The Greeks helped to develop modern architecture further by introducing the now-universal use of columns.The Corinthian style of columns helped to create more ornate buildings, and by 600 BC, the Greeks were able to build structures such as the Parthenon, which was built to honor the goddess Athena and was considered one of the greatest achievements of architecture ever. From the Greeks, the Romans helped to further develop architecture, borrowing from the Greeks, adding their own style and adapting architecture to their own needs and technologies.For example, the Romans developed the use of concrete and dome-shaped buildings and aqueducts were built to transport water for public use.<\/p>\n

The Middle Ages saw the introduction of Gothic architecture in Europe, which used pointed arches, ribbed vaults and flying buttresses. Gothic cathedrals were built as religious places of worship, utilizing advances in technology and construction techniques to build these massive cathedrals.The Renaissance period saw further advances in architecture, with new techniques, materials and a greater emphasis on beauty and symmetry.It also saw the introduction of the classical style of architecture, which had its roots in the Roman era. With the advent of industrialization in the 19th century, new materials and construction techniques were developed which helped to shape the modern cities of today.<\/p>\n