After a City is Buried
Jacob Geller・2 minutes read
Kaifeng, China faced devastation during a siege in 1642, leading to the death of 300,000 people when dikes were breached, resulting in the city's repeated rebuilding over itself. "The Forgotten City" game explores themes of civilizations being buried over time, mirroring real-life instances like Pompeii's volcanic destruction and Seattle's growth from fire devastation.
Insights
- The historical event in Kaifeng, China, where both sides breached dikes to divert the Yellow River, leading to massive casualties, highlights the extreme measures taken in conflicts and the devastating impact on civilian populations.
- The game "The Forgotten City" and real-world instances of buried cities underscore the recurring theme of civilizations being lost or destroyed by natural disasters or human actions, prompting reflection on the transience of human achievements and the earth's ability to erase traces of past societies.
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Recent questions
What is the premise of "The Forgotten City" game?
Time travel to ancient city with a "Golden Rule."
How does the game "The Forgotten City" connect to real-world events?
Draws parallels to buried cities and civilizations.
What is the origin of "The Forgotten City" game?
Started as a mod for Skyrim.
How did Kaifeng, China face devastation in history?
Besieged by Li Zicheng, dikes breached, floods.
What are some examples of cities facing destruction and survival?
Pompeii, Herculaneum, Plymouth, Seattle.
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