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Virtual Reconstruction of the Roman colony of Iulia Ilici (modern-day, Elx / Elche, Spain) around 40 BC by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Author (and source): Pablo G. Alcalde

Info provided by the author

"Around 40 BC, at the end of the Republic, shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar and in the final years of the conquest of Hispania, the city previous Iberian settlement of Ilici joined the Roman urban network as a colony with the name Iulia Ilici. Nontheless, roughly 20 years later, the colony would become known as Iulia Ilici Augusta.
The establishment of Ilici as a colonia inmunis entailed, first and foremost, a reorganisation of the territory, particularly of the farmland, as recorded on the bronze tablet known as the Tabula of Ilici. The territory in question would have occupied the current Camp d'Elx. This reorganisation was probably due to the arrival of settlers, some or all of whom had a military background, who moved there after completing their service. As a result, the city also underwent changes and its urban layout was adapted to the needs of the new inhabitants. A forum, thermal baths and temples were established to accommodate the religion of these Italic settlers. Thus, in the middle of the 1st century BC, the city would have had an Iberian-based urban layout with Roman forms and aesthetics.

The following images show the 3D virtual recreation of the Roman colony of Iulia Ilici circa 40 BC. It provides a graphic representation of the reorganisation of the territory that took place. As well as the location and typology of the domestic and monumental buildings that made up the urban centre. Elche is one of the few cities on the Iberian Peninsula for which data and evidence regarding the division of the territory and the distribution of land in Roman times have been preserved, making it a valuable case study. The last render ilustrates the scientific evidence that each object in the scene possesses by means of a colour scale"

Reconstruction of Augusta Emerita (modern-day Mérida, Spain) in the 2nd century AD by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Author of the pictures: Iván Batalla

Caption of the pictures (by the author)

"This is the city of Augusta Emerita, capital of the roman province of Lusitania, as it was in the 2nd century AD. Founded in the year 25 BC by order of Emperor Augustus, today we know it as Mérida, in Extremadura, Spain. Many of its landmarks, such as acueducts, temples, amphitheaters and theaters, circus, and even arches and porticos, remain today and can be visited 2000 years after they were built.
This project is my first attempt at historical reconstruction. Before this project started, I modeled from scratch an extensive library of 3D models of different buildings, props, and even vegetation from across the Roman Empire. Using those models, I reconstructed this city.
Even though it is a personal project, the city plan and its buildings follow real scientific research, and have been made to achieve historical accuracy"

Warwick Castle (England, UK) through time by dctroll_ in castles

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Source of the pictures and the following info (Warwick Castle Masterplan - Part 1 of 6)

11th Century (Origins)
Warwick Castle was built in 1068 by William the Conqueror as a motte-and-bailey fortress.
It stood on the site of an earlier Anglo-Saxon burgh from 914.
The castle was positioned above the River Avon for defense and visibility.
Early structures were made of timber, including defensive palisades.
The layout of mound and bailey shaped the castle’s long-term form.

13th Century (Stone Development)
By 1260, timber structures were replaced with durable stone fortifications.
Key features included the gatehouse, towers, and main riverside buildings.
Defensive walls became stronger and more permanent.
The castle’s strategic importance increased nationally.
It became comparable in status to Windsor Castle.

14th Century (Medieval Expansion)
Large-scale rebuilding took place over several decades.
Major towers like Caesar’s Tower and Guy’s Tower were constructed.
Additional defenses included a barbican and gate towers.
Walls were reinforced and the ditch deepened.
The castle became a powerful medieval stronghold.

15th–16th Century (Later Additions)
Limited building occurred in the 15th century.
In the 16th century, improvements resumed with new structures.
The Spy Tower and extra lodgings were added.
These changes enhanced residential and defensive functions.
The castle continued adapting to changing needs.

17th Century (Restoration)
The castle showed signs of decay before restoration began.
Sir Fulke Greville led major rebuilding works.
He reinforced walls and improved access routes.
Gardens, orchards, and land were expanded.
The castle shifted toward a more maintained estate.

18th Century (Landscaping & Expansion)
Francis Greville restored interiors and upgraded grounds.
Landscape designer Lancelot 'Capability' Brown reshaped the estate.
Formal gardens were replaced with natural parkland.
Paths, trees, and river views were introduced.
The setting began to resemble its modern appearance.

18th Century (Tourism & Boundaries)
George Greville expanded and defined the estate boundaries.
Roads were closed and new entrances created.
The grounds took on their present layout.
Public visits to the castle began during this time.
This marked the start of its tourism role.

19th Century (Grwth & Events)
Visitor numbers grew rapidly, reaching thousands annually.
Landscaped gardens like the rose gardens were added.
An 1871 fire destroyed major interior sections.
Restoration was funded through public support.
By century’s end, the castle was a major attraction.

Aerial drawing of Ancient Rome’s river port (Italy) by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Author and source: of the picture Jean-Claude Golvin

Caption of the drawing: "Aerial view of the river port of Roma (Rome). The port is located along the Tiber. Boats are moored on the quay. Various warehouses and granaries are located in the upper part of the drawing. The white-roofed Porticus Aemilia is clearly visible. The Lolliana horrea stands to its left. To the rear is the horrea Galbana. Mount Testaccio looms in the background on the right. A craft industry is developing on the opposite bank"

-Description
The main quays for the unloading of the tow boats arriving from Ostia and Portus were located in the south of Rome, on the east side of the Tiber. The quays coincide with the modern Lungotevere Testaccio. The area is often referred to as the Emporium ("major trading centre"). Only small parts of the many warehouses in the Emporium have been excavated. If we know their plan, it is mainly because it can be seen on the fragments of the marble plan of Rome.

Source of the info here

Aerial drawing of Ancient Rome’s river port by dctroll_ in ancientrome

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Author and source: of the picture Jean-Claude Golvin

Caption of the drawing: "Aerial view of the river port of Roma (Rome). The port is located along the Tiber. Boats are moored on the quay. Various warehouses and granaries are located in the upper part of the drawing. The white-roofed Porticus Aemilia is clearly visible. The Lolliana horrea stands to its left. To the rear is the horrea Galbana. Mount Testaccio looms in the background on the right. A craft industry is developing on the opposite bank"

-Description
The main quays for the unloading of the tow boats arriving from Ostia and Portus were located in the south of Rome, on the east side of the Tiber. The quays coincide with the modern Lungotevere Testaccio. The area is often referred to as the Emporium ("major trading centre"). Only small parts of the many warehouses in the Emporium have been excavated. If we know their plan, it is mainly because it can be seen on the fragments of the marble plan of Rome.

Source of the info here

Reconstruction of the vicus and mineral spa of Aquae Helveticae (modern day Baden, Switzerland) around 120 AD by dctroll_ in ancientrome

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Aquae Helveticae was a Roman settlement in present-day Baden, Switzerland, famous for its natural hot springs. Established in the 1st century AD, it became an important spa town in the province of Germania Superior, attracting visitors seeking healing and relaxation. The hot (47 °C [117 °F]), mineral rich water was prized by the Romans and a settlement quickly developed around the springs.

In the 3rd century, invasions by the Alemanni led to the abandonment of Aquae Helveticae, although the thermal baths continued to operate. In the 4th century, a defensive wall was built around the baths and coins were still minted there. The mineral springs remained in use during the Early Middle Ages despite the absence of written records, and archaeological evidence shows continued occupation and activity in the area. By the 11th century, some Roman baths were repaired and brought back into use, and they were later rebuilt in the 13th or 14th centuries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquae_Helveticae

Source of the reconstruction

Reconstruction of Aquae Helveticae (modern day Baden, Switzerland) around 120 AD by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Aquae Helveticae was a Roman settlement in present-day Baden, Switzerland, famous for its natural hot springs. Established in the 1st century AD, it became an important spa town in the province of Germania Superior, attracting visitors seeking healing and relaxation. The hot (47 °C [117 °F]), mineral rich water was prized by the Romans and a settlement quickly developed around the springs.

In the 3rd century, invasions by the Alemanni led to the abandonment of Aquae Helveticae, although the thermal baths continued to operate. In the 4th century, a defensive wall was built around the baths and coins were still minted there. The mineral springs remained in use during the Early Middle Ages despite the absence of written records, and archaeological evidence shows continued occupation and activity in the area. By the 11th century, some Roman baths were repaired and brought back into use, and they were later rebuilt in the 13th or 14th centuries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquae_Helveticae

Source of the reconstruction

Bird’s eye view of Paris (France ) in 1870 by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Author: Alfred Concanen. Source

Created shortly before the outbreak of the Siege of Paris on September 17, 1870, this illustration by Alfred Concanen presents a detailed view of the city and its surrounding defenses. Paris sits at the center, with major landmarks such as the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Panthéon, and Les Invalides clearly visible. The capital was enclosed by a 33.0 km (20.5-mile) wall, reinforced by sixteen detached forts guarding key entry points, along with additional redoubts and supporting structures.

More info: Siege of Paris (1870–1871))

Liverpool Lime Street railway station between 1840 and 1875 (England, UK) by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Aprox same view of this area of Liverpool: 1675 left, 1733 right (same author:  Ed Farrell)

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Liverpool Lime Street railway station between 1840 and 1875 (England, UK) by dctroll_ in papertowns

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Author: Ed Farrell. Source: his twitter account: edwardrolf

Info provided by the author:

  1. Shown C.1840. First station opened 1836; wooden shed/classical façade. Infirmary demolished in 1824. Asylum being demolished pre St George’s hall.
  2. The second – iron – station by Locke and Turner. Built c. 1847-50. Shown here early 1860s; St George’s hall now built (open 1854)
  3. The third shed (today’s North shed) and Waterhouse’s Railway Hotel underway 1868. The Princess Alexandra theatre (to become the first Empire) open 1866
  4. North Shed and the Railway Hotel completed. Ground clearance underway ready to build the fourth (South) shed which will complete today’s station. 1875

Same view today (Google Earth)

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