Applications of Technology Analyzing Civilizations: The Beginnings of Architecture

First Signs of Architecture Why is architecture necessary? Humans have a need for shelter. During the Stone Age (300,000 BC) or Paleolithic Era, dwellings were made from stakes pushed into the ground

First Signs of Architecture In the Mesolithic Era (15,000-10,000 BC), humans began draping animal hides over bones and stakes. What does this tell you about humans? Man hunted animals not only to create food but also to create shelter. Mankind was nomadic based on its dependency on animals and wild cereal for food.

First Signs of Architecture Architecture also became necessary because humans relied less on hunting and gathering and more on Agriculture: the domestication of animals and growing of crops.

First Signs of Architecture Humans became less nomadic during the Neolithic Age (5000-2000BC). The ancient city of Jericho was one of the first established cities.