Looking for an unusual town map...

[Arravis]

I'm looking for a bronze age town map, preferably in a desert environment, but it's not necessary. Most good looking town (not city) maps I've found show medeival architecture. I'm basicly looking for mud-brick buildings, and around that level of tech. Anyone happen to have seen anything like this? Thanks guys!

-Arravis
(pab_garcia@hotmail.com)

 

[Jasperak]

try doing a google for maps or central/south american cities. You might also be able to pick up a coffee table book on archeology. They often have exploded views of buildings as well.

But for the best luck, get a sub to National Geographic.

 

[Cintra]

Look for a copy of the "Atlas of Archaeology from Harper Collins. There've been several editions, so many bookstores with bargain books actually have copies of this one for quite reasonable prices every so often.

You might also want to do an internet search for "Catal Huyuk" - it's a "farming village" from about 7000 to 5500 BC in Anatolia. That's probably even more primitive than what you're looking for, but you never know...

I also found this site, but I don't know if you'll find any maps there - I only took a quick peek, and it seems to have a lot of links to sites related to the Bronze Age in Europe.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/4162/ebronzenf.htm

 

[Dark Helmet]

Look in books and at sites about ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, Babylon, etc.

I don't remember their names, but I've checked out books in the past on those subjects that have some good maps and pictures of their cities.

Particularly look for books in the children's section of the library. They tend to have more maps and pictures of ancient cultures and that gives you a better idea what things looked like.

 

[thalmin]

I believe that Runequest was set in the bronze age, so look for their Pavis supplement. It's out of print, though.