Saturday, August 24, 2013

MEANDERING VERSUS RIGHT ANGLES



Meandros (Meandering river) is on the west coast of Asia Minor near Miletus and Prienne, two great cities built in the 5th century BC whose street design was based on right angles system. This urban planning was created by Hipodamus of Miletus. 


The river winds along the lowlands towards the Mediterraneum. This is why people use the word meandering to mean the twisting and turning movement. 






         
Nearby I also visited the Greek city of Didim and the surprising Apollo temple with its big columns and a medusa with a gentle face.


Thank you!

1 comment:

  1. Wow... you teach us so many interesting things. Thanks, Leonor!

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