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I always assumed this dates back to the mystery of ziggurats (tall temple structures) in ancient Mesopotamia, back when ideas of magic and religion were still h
by drcode 5y ago
I always assumed this dates back to the mystery of ziggurats (tall temple structures) in ancient Mesopotamia, back when ideas of magic and religion were still heavily interwoven.
In ancient cultures, towers were directly associated with status, because at that time it was still impressive to construct tall objects, and tall objects were used by ruling classes also as a tool to help during defensive military emergencies.
- tcbawo 5y agoI think also in the days before garbage collection and sewer/water management, being above the ground level had perks. Being high above the fray is still a luxury that denotes status.
- Tyr42 5y agoOn the other hand, Romans did not have elevators, and the top floors of the townhouses were the cheapest to rent.