Dean Saitta, First Cities: Planning Lessons for the 21st Century. Cambridge Elements: Anthropological Archaeology in the 21st Century, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. 92pp. 10 figures. 1 table. Bibliography. 22. 00 pbk. DOI: 10. 1017/9781009338769

Key Points

• The aim is to explore urban planning strategies informed by archaeological and anthropological insights for contemporary cities.
• Analyzed case studies of urban development
• Examined archaeological perspectives on past city planning
• Reviewed sustainability practices in urban contexts
• Identified key planning lessons from historical cities applicable to modern urban challenges
• Highlighted the importance of cultural heritage in sustainable city development
• Provided practical strategies for integrating archaeological insights into current urban planning efforts