10 Lesser Known Ruins Of The Ancient World
Cliff Palace, Colorado Built in the 12th century by the Ancestral Puebloans, the Cliff Palace is a testament to climate change as the tribe moved into the cliff to secure defensive positions during drought, helping them avoid raids on decreasing food stores. The expansive 150-room dwelling was later abandoned due to infighting and food scarcity. Chan Chan, Peru Home to the pre-Incan civilization, the Chimu, this vast adobe complex consists of citadels, temples, cemeteries and the partially restored Tschudi palace, and is an important look into ancient culture in South America....