5 Lost Cities Of The World

Machu Picchu

Located high in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is perhaps the most famous lost city of the Inca civilization.

Petra

Petra was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom and a major trading hub in ancient times. Carved into sandstone cliffs, its impressive architecture includes temples, tombs, and elaborate facades.

Angkor

Angkor was the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. At its peak, it was one of the largest cities in the world, with intricate temples like Angkor Wat and Bayon.

Troy

Troy is an ancient city in present-day Turkey that was the setting for the Trojan War, as recounted in Greek mythology.

Atlantis

Atlantis is a legendary lost city described by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. According to Plato's dialogues, Atlantis was a powerful and advanced civilization that eventually sank into the ocean in a catastrophic event.