Andau - 2000 years of history

[Tomas Neto]

Yeah, very nice update!!! 

[M.M.Malwin]

I love what you do. Your updates are very beautiful and very original. Congratulations!   

[ecoba]

The historical style of this MD is really intriguing to me, it's just a marvel to behold. Are you going to continue in time all the way to the present?

Ethan

[kwakelaar]

Replies
Scott 1964: Thanks for stopping by

Mightygoose: No, there is no doubt about this one it is a shrine

Connor: Thanks for your very kind words, I enjoy this myself and it is a nice added bonus if the ones visiting find it worth the time to look and comment.

Tomas Neto: Thanks for your comment.

Djvandrake: I am glad to hear that.

Warconstruct: Thanks a lot

Battlecat: Simple, but should do its job well enough.

MattyFo: That is right, this is not a very fast project, and 20th century is still some 2000 years to go.

Thingfish: I think the history part is probably just for the kind of history nerds like myself. And for the accurate recreation... I think no one can really tell as there are very few photos from this period.

Schulmanator: Thanks for dropping by, and next chapter is finally ready,all for your viewing pleasure.

Schulmanator: Maybe not of the highest quality but I think it is passable for what I intend to use it for.

Kimcar: Thanks for commenting

Djvandrake: Thanks, it is now placed within the fort and dominating the skyline of Hiranium

Swesim: At times they were all for making statements, thanks for visiting.

Warconstruct: Thanks, and imposing is the idea behind the building indeed.

Fabian93: Thanks for commenting

Bat: Thanks a lot for stopping by

Battlecat: RL can indeed sometimes be a pain, but at least I am mostly off weekends.

Tomas Neto: Finally there is a real update to look at.

M.M.Malwin: Thanks for visiting Andau, and I certainly hope to see more of you here.
You are of course the one who is creating truly beautiful updates for now I just settle for original.

Ethan: Thanks for making such a nice comment, and yes the idea is to continue until the year 2000. I do not know how long it will take....but will try to find out.

Update 9
Before we turn to the reconstruction of Hiranium, I will give a short summary of the rest of the Roman campaign in Gaul.
The next step in the campaign is the crossing of the Rhine. There is a wooden bridge constructed and the Roman Legions are invading the homelands of the Tencteri. This is more of a punishment raid than actual conquest. The Tencteri are never really engaged in battle, they simply retreat further to the north, and the Roman advances are cut short by the onset of winter.
After this expedition and the defeat of the different tribes in Andica everything seems under control, but in the winter of 54/53 BC there is a setback. The Euborones under their King Ambiorix are able to exterminate a Roman Legion. They are lured out of their camp with the promise of a safe passage out of the area but march into a trap set up by the Euborones and their allies.
This provokes a violent reaction from Julius Caesar. The Eburones and their allies the Menapians are hunted down and annihilated. The Tungeri take active part in this campaign and are allowed to expand their influence in this area afterwords.
The next year 52 BC sees the biggest threat to Roman rule in Gaul during the time of Julius Caesar or actually until the 2nd century AD. This takes place in central Gaul and the uprising is lead by Vercingetorix, chief of the Arverni tribe. The rebels use a scorched earth tactic, not engaging in open battle with the Roman legions. The end of the rebellion comes with the surrender of Alesia. The Gallic forces are trapped in this hill fort and the relief force is not able to break through the lines of the Roman siege.
Gaul is now split into different provinces ruled by Roman governors. Andica becomes part of Gallia Belgica with the present day Rheims as its capitol.

In Andica there are now 4 civitas each a centre of a tribal area. The towns of the Andicans, the Batavi and the Wentals all have a small contingent of Roman troops, the main part of the occupation forces are stationed in the larger towns in Gallia Belgica.
The Tungeri are exempt from having Roman Legions within their lands because of the help they have provided during the conquest and consolidation of Belgica.


Castra Hiranium
Hira has got a new name and a new city plan. The grid is much preferred by the Romans when founding new cities, and Castra Hiranium is no exception. There are two double wide main streets the Cardo and the Decamanus. Where these two streets meet is the heart of the city; the forum. The diagonal street is the old main road going to the crossing over the Rhine further north and has been kept by the Roman city planners.


There is a whole block reserved for the development of the forum, but as Hiranium is still a rather modest town just parts of the area has been put to use. There are also three more blocks reserved for other functions. There will be a new temple precinct, a bath and a theatre. These will all be built at a later time when the city is able to support this kind of facilities.


The area where the Romans have been spending most of their effort is the old hill fortress.
New walls have been erected and the main gate is a double classical arch, not so much for defence as a symbol of the Roman rule. The Legats House is of course the most dominant structure within the fort. This building overlooks the newly founded town and can be seen from everywhere in Hiranium
Due to the construction of the Legats House the Hira temple has been relocated to a different place, still within the fort though. The Romans have great respect for local deities and have sponsored the erection of the new temple complex. Next to it is a round temple dedicated to Diana goddess of the hunt and the forest.
The remaining structures are barracks an an armoury used by the troops stationed in the fort.


The new main gate to the fort


The newly constructed Legats House


Hira temple


Diana temple


The town itself is has been growing steadily since its founding in 51 BC. It has now around 1500 inhabitants living within the gridded area. Most of the people living here are still barbarians according to the Romans, but the first veterans have also settled here and slowly Hiranium will be more of a Roman town.

The market in front of the forum and the Cardo


The harbour area


The old road entering the new grid of the town.


Neighbourhood to the south of the Cardo


Hope you all enjoy this update.
Gjermund/Kwakelaar

[calibanX]

Gjermund this is fantastic. I really enjoyed the history lesson. Your custom content is making for a rich viewing experience too. I thoroughly enjoying your updates. I eagerly await your next.

Geoff

[DebussyMan]

Fantastic! Simply fantastic!

I love your attention to historical detail, as well as the detail put in-game with all that customization. The slow and patent developing process is really interesting to observe. I see your city now and just dream of how it will grow and evolve eventually when it gets into medieval and modern times... can't wait to see how this contiunes.

[Battlecat]

Fantastic and well worth the wait!  Love how the custom work turned out in game, everything looks fantastic.  Great history lesson as well!

[kimcar]

  &aplsExcellent update . Great custom bat and well use . Looking forward

[MattyFo]

I love how the word Fantastic was used in every comment up until Kimcar's.   Any who what a great update.  Well worth the wait!!!!  The custom work is very well showcased.

[mightygoose]

any chance of a release on those medieval bits. XD

[soulchaser]

Perfect.....you've put a lot of work in this, I see.

[nedalezz]

Stunning stuff. Detailed story telling combined with detailed pictures = masterpiece!

I loved the shot of the harbor. How big is the forum going to be?

I also loved the Roman building sitting on top of the hill. Again, great stuff.

[Connor]

Great update, as always.

Briliant work, and I even learned some history as well.

[penguin007]

Love the idea here and the update was great the textures for the roads look lovely

Will

[djvandrake]

Absolutely incredible!!!  What a treat this MD is.  I'm very much a history buff and am enjoying this immensely.    I am most impressed by your skills at recreating this authentic looking settlement.  The Legats house is fantastic!

       

[Bobbi]

Very great as usual!!!

[kelis]

very great update 

[Schulmanator]

I am delighted with this - the detail is very good and I enjoy seeing something both well done and quite different.

Cheers! 

[Tomas Neto]

Wow, in your MD only happens monumental updates!!!  Awesome again my friend!!!  Fantastic!!!   

[Gilikov1994]

Wauw, geweldig.. een echt schitterende MD. mooie geschiedenis achter het verhaal 

Wow, great.. just a wonderfull MD. nice history does your MD have 

- Giel