River valleys
The Pueblo settlements were located near rivers such as the Rio Grande in New Mexico and the Colorado River in Arizona. These rivers provided essential water sources for irrigation and agriculture, which were vital to the survival of the Pueblo people.
The Arena, likely referring to the Roman Colosseum, is situated near the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. The Tiber was crucial for the development of the city, providing water, transportation, and trade routes. Many of Rome's early settlements and infrastructure were established along its banks, facilitating economic and social growth.
They have extremely fertile soil, that is why so many people live around mount Vesuvius in Italy.
Many settlements around the world have found that their functions have had to change over time. One such example is that of small farming villages finding that their residents are moving out to find jobs in the cities. This leaves the village empty, apart from the older population. The village then may become a retirement centre, or commuters may move in and it could become a commuter village. Two good examples of the changing functions of a settlement can be seen in Benidorm (Spain) and the South Wales mining towns.
The Great Plains are a natural prairie that has existed for many thousands of years.However, parts of the plains in and around Oklahoma (the so-called Dust Bowl) were made less fertile by unwise farming activities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Disastrous dust storms broke out during a sustained drought between 1934 and 1940, leaving many farms destroyed and towns deserted.
Lakes
The early English settlements contained many more families who intended to stay there permanently
Many early settlements during the Neolithic Age were located in fertile river valleys, such as the Tigris-Euphrates in Mesopotamia, the Nile in Egypt, the Indus in the Indian subcontinent, and the Yellow River in China. These areas provided fertile land for agriculture and access to water for irrigation.
The early English settlers profited mostly from agriculture.The early English settlements contained many more families who intended to stay there permanently.
Many Neolithic settlements were located near rivers or fertile land to support agriculture. Access to water for farming and transportation, as well as fertile soil for growing crops like wheat and barley, were key factors in the establishment of these settlements. Additionally, proximity to natural resources like timber and stone for construction also influenced settlement locations.
Cities are typically built in locations that offer access to resources such as water, fertile land, and transportation routes. Many cities also evolve around natural features like rivers, coasts, or mountains, as these can provide economic and strategic advantages. Historical factors, such as trade routes or early settlements, also play a role in determining where cities are built.
settlements built newly, repaired or rebuilt , but different generations of people may live there over many hundreds of years.
The early English settlers profited mostly from agriculture.The early English settlements contained many more families who intended to stay there permanently.
The region of Louisiana failed to attract many people.
they used and had many tress, rivers/lakes, and fertile soil.
Many of the first Bantu settlements were located by the coast or near rivers due to the availability of water resources, which were essential for drinking, agriculture, and fishing. Proximity to water bodies facilitated trade and transportation, enhancing access to resources and interactions with other communities. Additionally, fertile land near rivers supported agriculture, allowing for the growth of crops that sustained these early societies.
St Albans was originally called Verlamion. It was built near an existing Celtic settlement on Prae Hill. Both settlements were near a river and on a major trade road. After abandonment by the Romans, local tribes took over the town. The town center and other local settlements have been moved and renamed several times in history and there is some question as to the exact location of many of the early settlements. The town and unparished area have also encompassed smaller, nearby settlements.