Megacity

Tikal, the first megacity (Second Phase)

A megacity is an major city with a large population and landmass.

History

The first megacity was Tikal in the Second Phase. It was the largest city Minecraftia had ever seen so far. However, this would change in the Third Phase.

In the third phase the city Aztec Xochicalco was built. Though not being finished, it was still the new largest city of all time with a large landmass and a potential large population. However, no houses were built at the time as the city was unfinished.

Not much later, the second version of Tenochtitlan would be built. This was the new largest city in the world. This would stand for a while as largest city in all of Minecraftia. It eventually had to compete with various other cities. These were Aztlan, followed by Tikal and then Xochicalco. Eventually Teotitlán was established, also a megacity.

Tikal is a city with a large population and landmass. In the center is the Sacred Precinct, which has one temple, the Gran Jaguar, also known as Templo I. Around the sacred precinct are luxurious houses labeled as "ruler" houses. These belong to politicians, generals, rich men. This is followed up by "elite" people. These are often influencial men and military personnel (Generals, officers, liueutenants, etc). Following that further out are wealthy people. These people still often live in luxury but with more people in one house. These people are often semi-succesful businessmen and regular soldiers. Further out are the "prosperous" people. These people specialise in one subject. For example smiths or librarians. Though you see this in the higher classes aswell, they are more common in the prosperous class. The furthest out are the "regular" people. These are most often farmers or any other type of work that requires a large amount of energy and time.

Tikal is a clear example of a large city with a clear class system. Some countries criticize the Mayans for this class system. According to these countries it's unfair for regulars to get better work and a higher place in society. Furthermore these countries say this is a unnatural way of controlling a city. Other countries praise the class system of Tikal. These countries state that the way this system works is more organized and keeps people in their place, preventing chaos.