History has an interesting way of erasing itself. Sand, dirt, or volcanic eruptions have covered up many ancient settlements. Some civilizations mysteriously abandoned their cities that the jungle eventually swallowed up. However, once we find the hidden gems, archaeologists work their magic to uncover them, and they begin to unveil their buried secrets. Unfortunately, news of such findings often go ignored by mainstream media and our educational system and, therefore, these finds remain in the dark. Here we bring you 5 obscure ancient civilizations that we think should no longer be obscure.
