India’s Lost Ancient Cities
By Radiocity Team
Published Jun 27, 2025
Dwarka – The Submerged Kingdom
Linked to Lord Krishna, this ancient city was said to be swallowed by the sea. Marine archaeologists have found underwater ruins near Gujarat.
Vijayanagara – City of Victory
Once South India’s richest capital, it was destroyed after a brutal siege in 1565. Only haunting ruins remain near Hampi.
Sanchi’s Forgotten Twin City
Ancient texts mention a sister city to Sanchi, lost in war and never rebuilt. Its name and location remain unknown.
Lothal – Indus Port That Disappeared
A bustling Harappan trade hub, Lothal declined mysteriously. Once connected to rivers, it`s now dry and disconnected.
Taxila – Knowledge Capital
A center for ancient learning and art, Taxila flourished under multiple empires before falling to invasions and natural decline.
Kapilavastu – Buddha’s Childhood Home
The city where Siddhartha Gautama spent his early life has competing locations in India and Nepal, but no confirmed ruins.
Puhar – Chola Port Lost to the Sea
This ancient Tamil port city was swallowed by the Bay of Bengal in a cataclysmic flood described in Sangam literature.
Sleep Hacks for a Restful Night
