Minoan civilization
The Minoan civilization on the Greek island of Marit was formed about 7,000 years ago and reached its peak in 1600 BC. It's thriving here. Despite a series of natural disasters, many large palaces are still under construction, including the Palace of Knossos. Now it is an important archaeological site and tourist attraction. An unknown catastrophe in 1450 BC eventually led to the decline of the Minoan civilization.
Kingdom of the Khmer
The Khmer Kingdom was once the most powerful kingdom in Southeast Asia, stretching from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Malaysia. Since no written records have been left behind, the world's understanding of it has been pieced together through archaeological finds. The Khmer kingdom embraced Hinduism and Buddhism, and built temples, pagodas, and other intricate structures, the most famous of which is Angkor Wat. Foreign invasions, plagues, food supplies, and royal struggles may have contributed to the eventual decline of this civilization.
Anasazi civilization
Anasazi is the modern name for the Gupueblo people who once lived on the border of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. They are best known for their stone and adobe buildings built along the cliffs. The Gupueblo people left their homeland in the 12th and 13th centuries. According to many experts and modern Pueblos, deforestation and drought led to internal conflicts and wars among the ancient Pueblo people, who were forced to flee their homes and move elsewhere.
Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, is located in Pakistan. From the remains of the ancient town of Mohenyodaro, we can see that it has well-developed facilities and the world's first "sanitation system". There is evidence that the mathematics and engineering here are also very advanced. By 1500 BC, Indian civilization was abandoned, possibly due to the invasion of Indo-European tribes or the destruction of agriculture caused by climate change.
Axum dynasty
In the 14th century BC, Ethiopia established the Aksumite dynasty in the northeast. The Axum dynasty had its own alphabet and huge obelisks, of which the Axum Obelisk still stands. The reasons for the decline of the dynasty are manifold. Some blame its unbridled expansion as a result of economic isolation, while others blame foreign invasions or climate change as a cause of the dynasty's decline.
Olmec civilization
The Olmec civilization is located in south-central Mexico. It is famous for its "giant stones" and human sacrifices. It also created the concept of zero and was probably the first civilization in the Western Hemisphere to have a writing system. The Olmec civilization appeared around 1500 BC and was not "discovered" by historians until the mid-19th century. Its decline is thought to be linked to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, or the destruction of agricultural systems.
Mycenaean civilization
The decline of the Mycenaean civilization was about the peak of the Greek civilization. This culturally advanced and economically developed civilized society has left a large number of artworks, ancient buildings and cultural relics to future generations. Why did the Mycenaean civilization perish? Most experts believe that either foreign invasions or internal conflicts led to the decline of this once thriving civilization.
Clovis civilization
The Clovis people are considered to be the first inhabitants of North America. They are named after the symbolic "Clovis Stone Spear". Their history dates back 13,000 years. Clovis suddenly vanished. It is speculated that overhunting, climate change, disease, and predators have contributed to their mass mortality. Others believe that the Clovis did not disappear completely, that they simply blended into other groups.
Nabataean civilization
The ancient Nabatan people began to occupy southern Jordan in the 6th century B.C., and their descendants remember their prowess in hydraulic engineering and helped them thrive in this arid desert region. Around the 4th century, the Nabatans somehow left. It is believed that after centuries of foreign domination, the Nabatan civilization gradually disappeared, and the Nabatan people embraced Christianity before their land was completely occupied by Arab invaders.
Moche civilization
The Moche civilization was based on agriculture, with magnificent palaces and complex irrigation canals along the northern coast of Peru. There are many theories about how this civilization disappeared. One of them believes that under the influence of the extreme weather model El Niño, the alternation of floods and droughts has led to its decline. Perhaps this may explain why the Moche civilization used human sacrifices to the gods.