8 Lost Cities of India

India is often called the “land of myths and legends”, because of the sheer amount of folklore tales dedicated to its mysteries and mythology. Gods, demons, mythical creatures, magical artifacts, and of course, long forgotten cities, are what makes the lore so rich and alluring.

Let’s take a closer look at these 8 lost cities of India.

1. Dwarka, Gujarat
Say hello to one of the most sacred and holiest forgotten cities of India. The archaeologists found evidence claiming that this city has been submerged at least six times!

2. Kalibangan, Rajasthan
This ancient pearl located in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, used to be the provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization. It’s also known for having the “world’s earliest ploughed field”, which in itself is a fantastic discovery!

3. Dholavira, Gujarat
The lost city of Dholavira was established over 4000 years ago, and has been discovered only in 1968. Ever since 1990 the archaeologists have been excavating the site, discovering crazier and crazier items each year.