These mysterious ancient civilizations disappeared without a trace! Take a look at the list

Many civilizations have actually risen and fallen throughout history. These civilizations have left behind robust traces of their existence. These traces can be found in artifacts, historical records, ruins, and more. However, unfortunately, a few ancient societies have actually vanished without leaving any clues or traces behind. While the fast paced world we live in actually bothers about their existence, historians have been having sleepless nights over these undiscovered societies. The disappearance of these societies have left archeologists and historians puzzled for years. Here, we have handpicked some ancient civilizations that have vanished without leaving any clue or trace behind. 

The Minoan Civilization

On the beautiful island of Crete, in the Aegean Sea, flourished the Minoan Civilization between the time period of 2700 BCE to 1450 BCE. The civilization is popular for its vibrant art, classy architecture, along with advanced maritime trade network. In the Mediterranean region, the Minoan Civilization stood as a dominant force.

 Everything was going good before the 1450 BCE , when a catastrophic collapse led to the fall of the Minoan Civilization. Many still wonder what the right cause of this fall could be. A few theories advocate the fact that it was the result of tragic natural disasters like volcanic eruptions or earthquakes that led to the collapse of the Minoan Civilizations. However many theories also suggest that it was the invasion by the Mycenaean Greeks that led to the collapse of the civilization.

The Anasazi Civilization

This civilization inhabited the Four Corners of the southwestern United States. The civilization was also called as the Ancestral Puebloans. The region it occupied included the New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, as well. The civilization existed from over 200 BCE to 1300 CE. The civilization was popular for its pottery, cliff dwellings, and dense social structures. However, the civilization faced a mysterious decline in 1300 CE.

The Olmec Civilization

It was in the 1400 BCE when this civilization emerged in Mesoamerica. The civilization lasted until 400 BCE. The civilization was popular for its intricate artwork, stone heads, and hieroglyphic writing. However, the civilization gradually declined and got vanished around 400 BCE.

The Easter Island Civilization

The civilization was also called as the Rapa Nui. The civilization flourished on the Easter Island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The civilization was popular for moai, its monumental stone statutes. However, the civilization disappeared for mysterious reasons in the 18th century. The right reason for the fall of the civilization is yet not known.