Capital Cities Left Behind

Capital Cities Left Behind

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Jun 27, 2025
Once home to 100,000 people and the Bagratid Armenian Kingdom, Ani was abandoned after earthquakes and invasions in the Middle Ages.

Ani – Armenia

Once home to 100,000 people and the Bagratid Armenian Kingdom, Ani was abandoned after earthquakes and invasions in the Middle Ages.

Built by Mughal emperor Akbar, this architectural marvel was abandoned within decades due to water scarcity.

Fatehpur Sikri – Akbar’s Capital

Built by Mughal emperor Akbar, this architectural marvel was abandoned within decades due to water scarcity.

This Caribbean capital was buried in volcanic ash in 1997. It remains abandoned, yet officially the capital.

Plymouth – Montserrat

This Caribbean capital was buried in volcanic ash in 1997. It remains abandoned, yet officially the capital.

Old Sarum – England’s

A former Roman and Norman power center, Old Sarum lost its relevance when Salisbury was built nearby.

Ayutthaya – Thailand’s Burned Capital

Once a powerful Siamese capital, Ayutthaya was destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767. Its ruins are now a UNESCO site.

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