Lost Cities of the Ancient World

A fascinating tour of cities that have been lost to history—from the Neolithic period to the late Roman Empire—that offers a fresh perspective on the roots of urban life.

The ruins of ancient Athens, Luxor, and Rome are familiar cornerstones of world history, visited by travelers from across the globe. But what about the cities that have dropped off the map? That have been submerged under water, or swallowed up by the sands of time? Where are they, and what can they tell us about our past?

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