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Man has always regarded himself as the most important species on earth and has tried to settle different climates and different lands. Civilization began with agriculture, which meant settlement. For many centuries people have created different variants of settlements. Beginning with small communities which slowly developed into villages and towns mankind has looked for convenient ways of conquering nature and has used whatever the planet can provide for its own good.