Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Take a journey through 12,000 years of human history as we explore how cities evolved from small farming villages to today’s massive megacities—and beyond. This animated timeline shows the rise of ancient settlements like Jericho and Uruk, the growth of great empires with cities like Rome and Chang’an, and the transformation into modern metropolises like Tokyo and New York. See how urban life has changed, grown, and shaped our world, and what the future of cities might look like by 2100.
Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we’ve done our best to ensure historical accuracy, some dates and events may be simplified or approximate for clarity and storytelling.
Music: Celeste Type Beat - Speedrun
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Take a journey through 12,000 years of human history as we explore how cities evolved from small farming villages to today’s massive megacities—and beyond. This animated timeline shows the rise of ancient settlements like Jericho and Uruk, the growth of great empires with cities like Rome and Chang’an, and the transformation into modern metropolises like Tokyo and New York. See how urban life has changed, grown, and shaped our world, and what the future of cities might look like by 2100.
Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we’ve done our best to ensure historical accuracy, some dates and events may be simplified or approximate for clarity and storytelling.
Music: Celeste Type Beat - Speedrun
Support WORLDOSTATS ❤️
If you enjoy our work, consider buying us a coffee! ☕
buymeacoffee.com/worldostats
