A lost city is an urban settlement that fell into terminal decline and became extensively or completely uninhabited, with the consequence that the site's former significance was no longer …

6 days ago · Scholars know of some important ancient cities from texts, but they haven't been able to find them.

18 hours ago · Archaeology The six ancient cities that archaeologists have yet to unearth or locate The lost corners of ancient civilizations that time has hidden and that continue to …

Jul 23, 2025 · It’s hard to imagine how an entire city can get lost but that’s exactly what has happened to the cities on this list. There are actually many reasons why a city has to be …

Nov 23, 2025 · Lost cities like Pompeii, Petra, Machu Picchu, and Xanadu were once bustling centers of trade and culture, and modern excavations have now revealed their rich histories.

May 20, 2025 · Take a journey through 10 real lost cities in the world. Learn who built them, when they disappeared, how they were found, and what you’ll see today.

2 days ago · The Shadow Cities: Why Lost Capitals Are Still Waiting to Be Found—and What Their Discovery Could Mean Despite centuries of archaeological endeavor, a startling truth …

Jun 3, 2025 · Though we've managed to find many of history's lost cities, others have yet to be discovered. Legends and textual references make these hidden cities some of history's …

Here are 20 remarkable lost cities. We'll discover how these urban marvels flourished, why they were abandoned, and what their ruins tell us about our shared past.

Explore famous lost cities worldwide. From Atlantis to Machu Picchu, discover legendary mysteries, hidden ruins, and incredible histories.