Cities Once Thrived, Lost and Re-discovered!
When we say lost cities, it feels as if we are watching a movie that's based on a treasure hunt. Remember watching "National treasure", the classic "Mackenna's Gold" and the "Indiana Jones"? Well, out of nowhere a lost city arises with treasure and the world goes gaga! That must be in movies, right? But what about real life? Have you ever wondered? Throughout my childhood and teenage years, I used to be quite obsessive about the lost cities and places that are hidden far away. Cities and places that once bloomed, thrived and flourished but now nowhere seen. Some places got lost due to the invasion of other kingdoms and some became victims of wars that prevailed. Some left undiscovered until someone rediscovered it. Anyhow, these topics gave me immense pleasure to research. It takes me back to my childhood days, reminiscing and rejoicing.
So, without wasting a second let us move on to the list of lost cities across the globe that captured my fascination...hope it fascinates you, readers, too.
Thebes in Egypt
Cities that are lost, burials that have treasures, when we come across such words which country comes immediately into our minds? Absolutely right, it's Egypt indeed. With pyramids, caves, desserts and indefinite tombs, it is quite easy to find places that are interesting and intriguingly mysterious. Thebes in Egypt is one such place that is mysteriously unfolded. This place marks from the year 2040 to 1070 Before Christ (BC). With such a surplus architectural epitome all over the place, it is indeed hard to believe they belong to a past that was not mentioned ever. To increase your curiosity, let me add that the famous tomb of Tutankhamun is found here, right at Thebes!
The Mosque City of Bagerhat in Bangladesh
We all know Bangladesh was once a part of India. It is said that during the era, precisely speaking during the 15th century a Turkish general was too eager to build a small town near the river Ganga and Brahmaputra. This small city consisted of Mosques, tombs of famous people buried and architecture with a Turkish touch. It was said that almost 360 mosques were built on the land. However, the founder was dead and the city was lost. Till now few of the parts have been discovered, not the entire place that once stood proudly!
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Vijayanagar in India
If you are an Indian reader, Vijayanagar will grab your attention. During 1500 AD a kingdom called Vijayanagar thrived and prospered on the earth as no place ever. The place was located somewhere in the southern part of India. Soon the place became ruins and diminished into the soil leaving behind the Virupaksha temple as a sign of its existence. Vijayanagar remained one of the most fascinating historical places that had extra love in every Indian heart. The place is loved alike by historians and archeologists.
Mohenjo-Daro in Pakistan
Most of us know the lost city of Mohenjo-Daro which comes under Pakistan now. The Mohenjo-Daro civilization was well known for being equivalent to Egyptian towns and trades. The people who thrived here or the kings and queens who ruled these places are still unknown. However, some ruins are left behind the traces of such a fabulous civilization. And it won't be an exaggeration to say that the place is at of being a victim of erosion!
