World: Lost Cities

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No one knows exactly how many lost cities exist on our planet. But those that archaeologists manage to discover invariably arouse great interest, both among specialist historians and ordinary enthusiasts of the unusual. They lure researchers, attract adventurers and tourists. Anyone can feel like Indiana Jones. Choose a lost city to your liking and go explore it. The most impressive lost but rediscovered cities are easily accessible. There is no need to hack your way through the jungle, hide from warlike natives, conquer mountain passes, or cross raging rivers as the brave pioneers once did.

Iram or Ubar (Wubar)

7J4X+575, Ubar, Oman

In the early 1990s, the front pages of the world's largest newspapers were filled with reports of a major archaeological discovery: "A majestic Arab city found," "Legendary Arab city discovered," "Atlantis of the sands – Ubar." This is how the ancient city of Iram was discovered, located on the Arabian Peninsula between the countries of Yemen and Oman.