Can the extravagance and costs, both of money and lives, be justified in the opulent architecture commissioned by "divinely empowered" individuals of ancient cultures? Name a comparable example from today's society.

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Can the extravagance and costs, both of money and lives, be justified in the opulent architecture commissioned by "divinely empowered" individuals of ancient cultures?  Name a comparable example from today's society.

Writeacher · Answer

This is an opinion question: "Can the extravagance ... be justified ... ?" What do you think?

Ms. Sue · Answer

What do you think? An example that comes to my mind is the hospitals that look like upscale hotels with spacious surroundings and art work.