Theoretical study concept of the genesis of a city with regard to simulation modelling of the long-term development of a transportation network. With illustrations from a Klodzko Land case study (south-western Poland)
Theoretical study concept of the genesis of a city with regard to simulation modelling of the long-term development of a transportation network. With illustrations from a Klodzko Land case study (south-western Poland)

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents a general outline of thoughts concerning a theoretical study concept of examining the genesis of a city. The proposed concept refers to the idea of giving a quantitative foundation for extension of the genesis of a city deeper into the past. In the proposed concept, the process of situating the city should refer to settlement actions much older than the first traces of the urbanization process and should concentrate on manifestations of movement and transportation activities. These activities may be recognizable in the archaeological record. Methodologically, the concept has a basis in the implementation of the ORION simulation modelling procedure with a special emphasis laid on long-term development of a transportation network. The method itself and the simulation procedure are described, and a possible research area is introduced.

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