More a village than a city, this prehistoric set of ruins in Orkney is of a small farming settlement over 5000 years old. It was discovered in 1850 after a wild storm revealed the stone remnants. Excavations (and more storms) showed the village had at least eight stone cottages, complete with beds, hearths and shelves. It seems erosion brought the village closer to the sea, until it was abandoned and left to the enshrouding sands for four millennia. Today, erosion continues to threaten the site, and visits in winter depend on weather conditions.
War, weather, cosmic intervention or simply a case of purpose served...nothing lasts forever. These cities may be lost, but you can find them today and get a fascinating glimpse into a time that is long gone. You don't have to travel the world to get lost in their magnificence. Discover the intrigue of these ten ancient cites.
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