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For a bit of fun for those hungry enough for fortune and glory finding lost cities. there is still a few to discover It's not as weird as you'd think. There are a number of other important cities that have not been definitively located and excavated,
Turkey:
Several cities are still to be discovered such as Ekallatum in Turkey. (one of the capitals of the kingdom of Upper Mesopotamia), but it not the only one either. Waššukanni (capital of the kingdom of Mitanni), Tarḫuntašša (briefly capital of the Hittite empire), and Kummani (the capital of the kingdom of Kizzuwatna) to say nothing of the literally hundreds of other cities that show up in texts but have not been mapped to locations.
Egypt:
One of Egypt's lost cities is that of Itjtawy (full Egyptian name Amenemhat-itj-tawy — translating to "Amenemhat, Seizer of the Two Lands". It was a royal city that was founded by Pharaoh Amenemhat I who ruled between around 1991 BC and 1962 BC but has remained lost for thousands of years. Built: In The 1900s BC Capital: It Was Egypt's Capital For Over 400 Years Period: Middle Kingdom
It is believed that the city is somewhere in the Faiyum region of Egypt and that its cemeteries were located at Lisht, el-Lahun, and Dahshur. It is thought that Pharaoh Amenemhat I moved the capital there to be better placed to thwart Asiatic incursions into Egypt. It is believed that the massive site was close to where the pyramids of the two kings.
Another of Egypt's known-to-be-lost cities is the lost city of Thinis. It was also the capital of Egypt during the first dynasties of ancient Egypt.
There is little doubt that it existed as it is well attested by ancient writers, including the classical historian Manetho. It is believed that the city went into decline from Dynasty III when the capital was relocated to Memphis (not in Tennessee).Earliest Evidence: 4,000 BC Probable Location: Near Modern Girga Mentioned: In the Book Of The Dead Capital: Thinis Was The Capital of Egypt
By the Roman period thousands of years later it had lost its position as a regional administrative. Thinis persisted for many years as a significant religious center and housed the tomb and mummy of the regional deity. Thinis also played a role as a mythical place in Egypt's famous Book of the Dead. While it remains undiscovered, it is thought to have been located vicinity of ancient Abydos and modern Girga.
Peru and Bolivia, Brazil:
Paititi - it’s allegedly described on petroglyphs in Peru but has never been identified. many have searched for it. documents in Vatican mention it? One of the great unsolved mysteries of south America. Paititi is a legendary lost city, also known as a utopia or rich land, believed to be hidden within the remote Amazon rainforests of South America, specifically east of the Andes. It's a focal point of legend and exploration, with various accounts suggesting its location in Peru, Bolivia, or Brazil. The search for Paititi has captivated explorers for centuries, with some believing it to be a real city abandoned by the Incas, while others see it as a myth.
Spain:
Tartessos in southern Spain, Tartessos was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in southern Spain, specifically in the Iberian Peninsula, around 3,000 years ago. They were known for their wealth and advanced technology, but the civilization mysteriously vanished around 2,500 years ago. The exact location of Tartessos is debated, but it's generally believed to have been near the Guadalquivir River, possibly in the area of modern-day Andalusia
Usa:
On a lessor scale than a city but still important lost towns in the world is not fully explored as we think these days. In Phillips County, Arkansas, the two earliest American settlements, Utica and Shirley, have completely unknown locations. Both were started in the 1810's on the White River, but we have no idea where they were located, even an approximate location is not known. Utica was platted with a street grid by the same guy who platted the county seat in 1820, it also had a post office and multiple bars and churches, and all of it has been lost to time except for a few marriage certificates and liquor licenses.
Cahokia – Located near present-day St. Louis, Missouri. At its height Cahokia is believed to have had a population of between 40,000 and 80,000 people, making it amongst the largest Pre-Columbian cities of the Americas.
Wales:
Cantre'r Gwaelod was a mythical city situated on a piece of land between Ynys Dewi (Ramsey Island) and Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island). This area of land is now underwater and is known as Cardigan Bay. The history of Cantre'r Gwaelod is illustrated in a poem in the Black Book of Carmarthen.
England:
Dunwich
Hailed by some as Suffolk's answer to Atlantis, Dunwich was once a thriving medieval port and on a par with London as the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia- with over 3000 residents recorded in 1086.
Scotland:
lost city of Evonium lost for centures. Description: Evonium was described as a coronation site and capital of forty kings.
Location: Initially, it was thought to be in the Lochaber area, but later suggestions placed it at Irvine, Ayrshire, historically known as Erewyn.
Historical Context: The idea of Evonium was first presented by Hector Boece in his Scotorum Historiae. Is there a potential lost city to discover?
Then there is the ancient city of Guidi, as referenced by the Venerable Bede in his 8th-century writings, remains one of Scotland’s most intriguing historical mysteries. Despite its mention in early texts, the precise location and significance of Guidi have been the subject of scholarly debate for centuries. Modern researchers, piecing together linguistic clues, archaeological finds, and historical records, have yet to definitively answer the many questions surrounding this lost city. there is not much known about Guidi, its potential location, and why it continues to captivate historians and archaeologists.
Bede’s Mention of Guidi
The earliest reference to Guidi appears in Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People (Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum), completed in the early 8th century. Bede was a monk and historian whose works are considered some of the most valuable primary sources for early British history. He mentions Guidi briefly, referring to it as a city located near the northern boundary of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, which stretched into what is now modern-day Scotland. This reference has fueled the quest for its discovery, as it suggests that Guidi was of considerable importance during the early medieval period.
Germany Poland:
Jomsborg: A legendary city on the south coast of the Baltic Sea, said to have been submerged in the Middle Ages, Jomsborg is a fascinating example of a lost city from legend. Jomsborg is a semi-legendary Viking stronghold, said to have been located on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea in the medieval Wendland (modern Pomerania), according to Wikipedia and Vikings of Valhalla US. Its inhabitants were known as Jomsvikings, and the fortress is mentioned in Icelandic sagas from the 12th and 13th centuries. While the exact location of Jomsborg is debated, many believe it was situated near the Oder estuary.
Pakistan:
Naga Puram suspected to be located in Pakistan's Sindh province, a city of the Indus Valley civilization. The city was on the banks of the Ghaghara River. However it had not conclusively have been found.
India:
Muciṟi commonly anglicized as Muziris (Ancient Greek: Μουζιρίς, Old Malayalam: Muciṟi or Muciṟipaṭṭaṇam , possibly identical with the medieval Muyiṟikkōṭŭ was an ancient harbour and urban centre on India's Malabar Coast. It was the major ancient port city of the Chera dynasty.
The exact location of the ancient city has been a matter of dispute among historians and archaeologists. Earlier it was believed to be in the region around Mangalore in the state of Karnataka; then later in Kodungallur in the state of Kerala. However, excavations since 2004 at Pattanam, also in Kerala, have led some experts to favour that location.
Austria:
Noreia is an ancient lost city in the Eastern Alps, most likely in southern Austria. While according to Julius Caesar it is known to have been the capital of the Celtic kingdom of Noricum, it was already referred to as a lost city by Pliny the Elder (AD 23 – AD 79). The location of Noreia has not been verified by modern researchers.
Crow
Kind of quiet here lately.
For a bit of fun for those hungry enough for fortune and glory finding lost cities. there is still a few to discover It's not as weird as you'd think. There are a number of other important cities that have not been definitively located and excavated,
Turkey:
Several cities are still to be discovered such as Ekallatum in Turkey. (one of the capitals of the kingdom of Upper Mesopotamia), but it not the only one either. Waššukanni (capital of the kingdom of Mitanni), Tarḫuntašša (briefly capital of the Hittite empire), and Kummani (the capital of the kingdom of Kizzuwatna) to say nothing of the literally hundreds of other cities that show up in texts but have not been mapped to locations.
Egypt:
One of Egypt's lost cities is that of Itjtawy (full Egyptian name Amenemhat-itj-tawy — translating to "Amenemhat, Seizer of the Two Lands". It was a royal city that was founded by Pharaoh Amenemhat I who ruled between around 1991 BC and 1962 BC but has remained lost for thousands of years. Built: In The 1900s BC Capital: It Was Egypt's Capital For Over 400 Years Period: Middle Kingdom
It is believed that the city is somewhere in the Faiyum region of Egypt and that its cemeteries were located at Lisht, el-Lahun, and Dahshur. It is thought that Pharaoh Amenemhat I moved the capital there to be better placed to thwart Asiatic incursions into Egypt. It is believed that the massive site was close to where the pyramids of the two kings.
Another of Egypt's known-to-be-lost cities is the lost city of Thinis. It was also the capital of Egypt during the first dynasties of ancient Egypt.
There is little doubt that it existed as it is well attested by ancient writers, including the classical historian Manetho. It is believed that the city went into decline from Dynasty III when the capital was relocated to Memphis (not in Tennessee).Earliest Evidence: 4,000 BC Probable Location: Near Modern Girga Mentioned: In the Book Of The Dead Capital: Thinis Was The Capital of Egypt
By the Roman period thousands of years later it had lost its position as a regional administrative. Thinis persisted for many years as a significant religious center and housed the tomb and mummy of the regional deity. Thinis also played a role as a mythical place in Egypt's famous Book of the Dead. While it remains undiscovered, it is thought to have been located vicinity of ancient Abydos and modern Girga.
Peru and Bolivia, Brazil:
Paititi - it’s allegedly described on petroglyphs in Peru but has never been identified. many have searched for it. documents in Vatican mention it? One of the great unsolved mysteries of south America. Paititi is a legendary lost city, also known as a utopia or rich land, believed to be hidden within the remote Amazon rainforests of South America, specifically east of the Andes. It's a focal point of legend and exploration, with various accounts suggesting its location in Peru, Bolivia, or Brazil. The search for Paititi has captivated explorers for centuries, with some believing it to be a real city abandoned by the Incas, while others see it as a myth.
Spain:
Tartessos in southern Spain, Tartessos was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in southern Spain, specifically in the Iberian Peninsula, around 3,000 years ago. They were known for their wealth and advanced technology, but the civilization mysteriously vanished around 2,500 years ago. The exact location of Tartessos is debated, but it's generally believed to have been near the Guadalquivir River, possibly in the area of modern-day Andalusia
Usa:
On a lessor scale than a city but still important lost towns in the world is not fully explored as we think these days. In Phillips County, Arkansas, the two earliest American settlements, Utica and Shirley, have completely unknown locations. Both were started in the 1810's on the White River, but we have no idea where they were located, even an approximate location is not known. Utica was platted with a street grid by the same guy who platted the county seat in 1820, it also had a post office and multiple bars and churches, and all of it has been lost to time except for a few marriage certificates and liquor licenses.
Cahokia – Located near present-day St. Louis, Missouri. At its height Cahokia is believed to have had a population of between 40,000 and 80,000 people, making it amongst the largest Pre-Columbian cities of the Americas.
Wales:
Cantre'r Gwaelod was a mythical city situated on a piece of land between Ynys Dewi (Ramsey Island) and Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island). This area of land is now underwater and is known as Cardigan Bay. The history of Cantre'r Gwaelod is illustrated in a poem in the Black Book of Carmarthen.
England:
Dunwich
Hailed by some as Suffolk's answer to Atlantis, Dunwich was once a thriving medieval port and on a par with London as the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia- with over 3000 residents recorded in 1086.
Scotland:
lost city of Evonium lost for centures. Description: Evonium was described as a coronation site and capital of forty kings.
Location: Initially, it was thought to be in the Lochaber area, but later suggestions placed it at Irvine, Ayrshire, historically known as Erewyn.
Historical Context: The idea of Evonium was first presented by Hector Boece in his Scotorum Historiae. Is there a potential lost city to discover?
Then there is the ancient city of Guidi, as referenced by the Venerable Bede in his 8th-century writings, remains one of Scotland’s most intriguing historical mysteries. Despite its mention in early texts, the precise location and significance of Guidi have been the subject of scholarly debate for centuries. Modern researchers, piecing together linguistic clues, archaeological finds, and historical records, have yet to definitively answer the many questions surrounding this lost city. there is not much known about Guidi, its potential location, and why it continues to captivate historians and archaeologists.
Bede’s Mention of Guidi
The earliest reference to Guidi appears in Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People (Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum), completed in the early 8th century. Bede was a monk and historian whose works are considered some of the most valuable primary sources for early British history. He mentions Guidi briefly, referring to it as a city located near the northern boundary of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, which stretched into what is now modern-day Scotland. This reference has fueled the quest for its discovery, as it suggests that Guidi was of considerable importance during the early medieval period.
Germany Poland:
Jomsborg: A legendary city on the south coast of the Baltic Sea, said to have been submerged in the Middle Ages, Jomsborg is a fascinating example of a lost city from legend. Jomsborg is a semi-legendary Viking stronghold, said to have been located on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea in the medieval Wendland (modern Pomerania), according to Wikipedia and Vikings of Valhalla US. Its inhabitants were known as Jomsvikings, and the fortress is mentioned in Icelandic sagas from the 12th and 13th centuries. While the exact location of Jomsborg is debated, many believe it was situated near the Oder estuary.
Pakistan:
Naga Puram suspected to be located in Pakistan's Sindh province, a city of the Indus Valley civilization. The city was on the banks of the Ghaghara River. However it had not conclusively have been found.
India:
Muciṟi commonly anglicized as Muziris (Ancient Greek: Μουζιρίς, Old Malayalam: Muciṟi or Muciṟipaṭṭaṇam , possibly identical with the medieval Muyiṟikkōṭŭ was an ancient harbour and urban centre on India's Malabar Coast. It was the major ancient port city of the Chera dynasty.
The exact location of the ancient city has been a matter of dispute among historians and archaeologists. Earlier it was believed to be in the region around Mangalore in the state of Karnataka; then later in Kodungallur in the state of Kerala. However, excavations since 2004 at Pattanam, also in Kerala, have led some experts to favour that location.
Austria:
Noreia is an ancient lost city in the Eastern Alps, most likely in southern Austria. While according to Julius Caesar it is known to have been the capital of the Celtic kingdom of Noricum, it was already referred to as a lost city by Pliny the Elder (AD 23 – AD 79). The location of Noreia has not been verified by modern researchers.
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