History & culture Unearthed: Lost CitiesWhy Did They Leave This Massive City? #mystery #history #ancientcivilization

Why Did They Leave This Massive City? #mystery #history #ancientcivilization

7.2× channel medianShort0:49EducationPublished Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM · 5d ago

Unearthed: Lost Cities

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Description

Sargon II built a grand Assyrian capital, only for it to vanish into the desert for centuries. Known as Khorsabad, this lost city of Dur-Sharrukin was once the seat of power before being abandoned shortly after the king's death. We track the remarkable ancient archaeology performed by Paul-Émile Botta, who finally brought the site back to public attention. If you enjoy stories about lost empires, subscribe for more historical investigations.

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Published: Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Length: 0:49 (49 s)
Format: Short (3 min or less)
Category: Education
Audio language: ZXX
Quality: HD
Captions: No
Made for kids: No
Licensed content: No
Video ID: yq46GdFbR4I

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