Evolution of San Francisco | Fixed‑Camera Timelapse – 4426 Years in 11 Minutes (2400 BC – 2026)

From early coastal settlements in 2400 BC to one of the most iconic skylines in the world, this timelapse traces 4,426 years of transformation in San Francisco. Watch the landscape evolve from untouched shoreline and native habitation to colonial expansion, the Gold Rush boom, rapid urban growth, reconstruction after disaster, technological innovation, and the modern city of 2026. All captured from a fixed perspective — allowing the true scale of change to unfold across centuries without shifting the frame. Empires rise. Cities rebuild. Skylines redefine the horizon. Timeline: 2400 BC – 2026 Total history covered: 4,426 years Duration: 11 Minutes Format: Fixed‑Camera Timelapse More cities evolving through time — coming soon