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Classification of Towns On Origin and Stage of Evolution

The study of the origin of towns is a fascinating journey into the evolution of human societies and their settlements. Over the years, scholars and historians have proposed various theories to explain how towns came into existence and developed. Following … Continue reading

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TYPES AND PATTERNS OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS

Types of rural settlement: Rural settlements are mainly influenced by three factors: physical factors, socio-cultural factors, and security factors. Physical factors include terrain, altitude, climate, and water availability. Socio-cultural factors involve social structure, caste, and religion. Security factors relate to … Continue reading

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Good News:End of the Earth Postponed

It’s a good news/bad news situation for believers in the 2012 Mayan apocalypse. The good news is that the Mayan “Long Count” calendar may not end on Dec. 21, 2012 (and, by extension, the world may not end along with … Continue reading

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