Part 6: The Expansion of the City: 1008BC "The Founding of the First City: A Time-Honored Tale of Ancient Civilization"
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The city of Ur had been founded five years prior and had grown rapidly in that time. The city was bustling with activity and the people of Ur were proud of their accomplishments. The city was well-protected by a strong wall, and the citizens had access to food, water, and other resources.
The city was now ready to expand. The leaders of Ur decided to build a new section of the city, and they began to construct a new wall to protect it. This new section of the city was known as the “New City” and it was built on the other side of the river.
The New City was a great success and the people of Ur were proud of their accomplishment. The New City was larger than the original city and it included a marketplace, a temple, and a palace. The people of Ur were now able to trade goods and services with other cities, and the city was becoming a major center of commerce.
The New City was also a place of learning and culture. Scholars from all over the region came to the city to learn and teach. The city was also home to many artists and musicians, and the people of Ur were able to enjoy the arts.
The expansion of the city was a great success and it allowed the people of Ur to live in a much larger and more prosperous city. The city of Ur was now a major center of civilization and it was a symbol of the power and success of the people of Ur.