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Community model #2-the permanent settlement method
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| In contrast to the nomad, the permanent settler communities are those capable of sustaining their food and water requirements from the same environment, in spite of the seasons. The most favorable conditions for such permanent settlements are flat arable land areas, well irrigated by permanent flowing rivers. | ||
| The water, provides drinking and transport. The flat land provides area to grow crops, graze farming animals and expand the settlement. The mud from the river even provides a ready source of building materials | ||
| 99.9% of all permanent settlements of humans over 2,000 from 1st recorded settlements to this date have always been on or very near a river and flat region of land. | ||
| Today, around 1 in 3 people live within 10km of the coastline, a major river and under 100 metres. | ||
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