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Monduli, Tanzania
Engaruka Ruins
The culture that built these Tanzanian ruins displayed advanced knowledge of irrigation technology before mysteriously disappearing.
TeuchitlĂ¡n, Mexico
Guachimontones
The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.
Herzberg am Harz, Germany
Unicorn Cave
What was once thought to be a wellspring of unicorn bones is actually just a prehistoric burial site.
Çumra, Turkey
ÇatalhöyĂ¼k
The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.
Derinkuyu, Turkey
Derinkuyu Underground City
The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.
Ă–zkonak Belediyesi, Turkey
Ă–zkonak Underground City
This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.
Palestine
Herodium
The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.
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Why There Is a Hidden World of Underground Cities
From defense to desperation, humans have long sought protection under the earth.
Athlone, Ireland
Sean's Bar
The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.
Tanumshede, Sweden
Rock Carvings in Tanum
Despite the groans of archaeologists, this astounding groups of Bronze Age petroglyphs have been painted red for tourists.
Bayatbademleri KöyĂ¼, Turkey
Termessos
Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.
Larache, Morocco
The Site of the Garden of the Hesperides
A mythical garden that once grew the golden apples of wisdom is said to have existed in this ancient Moroccan city.
Sumburgh, Scotland
Jarlshof
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
Borth, Wales
Forest of Borth
A 4,500-year-old forest is slowly being revealed from beneath the sands of a Welsh beach.
Chieti, Italy
The Warrior of Capestrano
One of the earliest relics of Italian art is this ornately equipped stone soldier.
Sha'ar HaGolan, Israel
Sha'ar HaGolan
This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.
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The Skeletal Remains of a Hellhound in the Folklore of Devil Dogs
Nageezi, New Mexico
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.
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