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29 Vanished Nations

1. Which ancient civilization, known for its advanced knowledge of
astronomy, mathematics, and architecture, mysteriously declined
around 800 AD and its people disappeared from history, though their
ruins are still present in present-day Mexico?

2. Which ancient kingdom, once located in the region of modern-
day Anatolia (Turkey), was known for its rich culture and
powerful kings, but eventually disappeared around the 12th
century BCE, with its language and civilization largely forgotten?

3. Which civilization, once located along the banks of the Indus
River in present-day Pakistan and northwest India, disappeared
around 1900 BCE, with its cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-
Daro being abandoned and their script still undeciphered?

4. Which pre-Columbian civilization, known for its monumental architecture
and religious practices, once thrived in present-day Ecuador but mysteriously
disappeared by the 16th century, leaving few traces of its existence?

5. Which ancient civilization flourished on the islands of
the Aegean Sea and was known for its advanced art and
architecture, but mysteriously collapsed around 1450 BCE,
leaving behind ruins on the island of Crete?

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