List of Lost Cities
Lost cities refer to once-thriving urban centers that were abandoned, forgotten, or hidden by the passage of time, natural events,…
Lost cities refer to once-thriving urban centers that were abandoned, forgotten, or hidden by the passage of time, natural events, or human actions, often buried under layers of earth, jungle, desert sands, or water. These cities, once hubs of cultural, economic, or political activity, have been “lost” to human memory and history for various reasons and are typically rediscovered through archaeological exploration, historical research, or chance.
List of Lost Cities:
Angkor
Ani
(Atlantis)
Babylon
Calakmul
Carthage
Ctesiphon
Great Zimbabwe
La Ciudad Perdida
Machu Picchu
Mohenjo-Daro
Palenque
Persepolis
Petra
Pompeii
Taxila
Tikal
Troy
Vijayanagar
Xanadu
Causes of Cities Being “Lost”
Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and other natural disasters can destroy cities or render them uninhabitable, causing residents to abandon them. For example, Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius, preserving it for centuries.
Environmental Changes: Shifts in climate, changes in river paths, and soil depletion can make an area unsuitable for large populations, leading to abandonment. Angkor in Cambodia, for instance, declined partly due to water management issues.
Human Conflict and Warfare: Conquest, siege, and warfare often lead to the destruction or abandonment of cities. For example, Troy and Persepolis suffered destruction during invasions.
Economic Decline: Trade routes, political influence, and resources shift over time, and cities that depended on these factors may fall into decline when they lose their economic base. For example, Petra in Jordan was once a trade hub but declined as trade routes changed.
Social and Political Changes: Societies can undergo changes in power, leading to cities being abandoned as populations migrate to new centers of influence. The ancient Mayan cities in Mesoamerica, such as Tikal and Copán, were largely abandoned for reasons that may have included political instability and environmental factors.
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