The variations and shifts within cognitive ecosystems result from factors that distinguish and alter regional structures, subsequently impacting their systems across time and space. The transformation from ruralisation to urbanisation constitutes a multifaceted phenomenon marked by dynamic structural changes. This conceptual framework delves into the historical trajectory of this transition, employing and utilizing a structural approach to comprehend the underlying factors shaping the development of rural and urban landscapes. This pivotal change marked the advent of agriculture as a significant development in human history. Rarely do these narratives delve into the structural intricacies of their formation, exploring the spatial and temporal dimensions within systems. This structural approach aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the underlying forces.

By examining the complex interplay of structural components, this session seeks to unravel the intricacies of progression from predominantly rural to increasingly urban societies. The session’s outcomes, thorough deliberations, are expected to suggest potential modifications to research methodologies and revisit models at a micro scale.

The session will cover the following themes:

1.   Economic Structures

2.   Settlement Structures

3.   Social Structures

4.   Administrative/ Political Structures

5.   Cultural & Religious Structures

6.   Science & Technological Structures.