Beautiful Lost Cities of The World

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Scattered across the globe lie remnants of lost civilizations, whispering tales of forgotten glory. Here are 8 Cities that you should see.

1

Machu Picchu, Peru

This Inca citadel sits high in the Andes Mountains, overlooking the Urubamba Valley, it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 is one of the most beautiful lost cities.

2

Petra, Jordan

Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom. It is famous for its elaborate facades, including the Treasury, which was featured in the movie Indiana Jones.

3

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The centerpiece of the Angkor Empire, Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and  a beautiful city to explore.

4

Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

This ancient city was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe from the 11th to the 15th centuries and considered one of the most beautiful lost places. 

5

Mesa Verde National Park, USA

This park is home to the cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people, who lived in the area from about 600 to 1300 AD.

6

Leptis Magna, Libya

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Leptis Magna was a major Roman city on the coast of North Africa.

7

Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania

This island city was once a major trading centre on the east coast of Africa. This lost city was founded by the Persians in the 9th century.

8

Tikal, Guatemala

Tikal was the capital of a powerful Maya city-state during the Classic Period (200–900 AD).