5 Lost Civilizations

Over the Centuries, Numerous Empires have Collapsed.

From The Mayans To The Aztecs, Here are 5 Lost Civilizations

Minoan Civilizations

Southern Europe

27th - 15th Century BCE

Europe's First Advanced Civilization also thought to be Europe's First Bronze Age Society.

Arose in the Island of Crete, it is established by the 27th Century BCE.

Natural Disaster or an Invasion could be the reason of its downfall.

It was rediscovered at the beginning of 20th Century CE by a British Archaeologist.

The Mayans

Central America

26th Century BCE - 9th Century CE

Mesoamerican Civilization that has advances on Writing, Art and Epigraphy.

Mysteriously collapse in the 9th Century CE.

Droughts, Overpopulation or Environmental Collapse might be the reason of its downfall.

Millions of people speak Mayan Language today.

Harappan Civilization

Indian Subcontinent

33rd -13th Century BCE

Bronze Age Civilization that extends across modern day Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.

Harrapan Civilization is considered as One of the World's Earliest Urban Civilization along with its contemporaries, Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.

Environmental Collapse and Insolation might be the reason for the downfall of their Civilization.

Nazca Culture

Peru

1st Century BCE - 8th Century CE.

An Archaeological Culture that was known for Extremely Complex Textiles and Geoglyphs or Commonly known as Nazca Lines.

Nazca Culture constructed huge figures and patterns that only visible from the air.

They are also known for their Impressive System of Underground Aqueduct that still functions today.

El Niño and Destructive Flooding is the reason of their downfall.

The Aztecs

Central America

12th to 15th Century CE

Civilization that have Dominated Large Parts of Mesoamerica.

Aztecs Culture is Exclusive for the Aztecs only.

At the time of the Spanish Conquest, the Aztec City of Tenochtitlan was one of the Largest in the World.

Disease is the reason of their Downfall. Smallpox Outbreak swept their population.

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Empires Rise and Fall but their cultures never die.

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