Lost Cities & Forgotten Civilizations

Journey through time to discover cities that vanished beneath the jungle, sand, and sea.

5 Questions

5 min Est. time

Intermediate Difficulty

60% Pass mark

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History is full of powerful empires and sprawling metropolises that seemingly disappeared overnight. Test your knowledge of archaeology's greatest discoveries, from Petra to Pompeii.

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1 Which ancient city in modern-day Jordan is famous for its rock-cut architecture? Answer hidden
2 The Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of which volcano? Answer hidden
3 Which ancient civilization built the sprawling complex of Angkor Wat? Answer hidden
4 Machu Picchu, the 15th-century citadel, is located in which mountain range? Answer hidden
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