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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 1H 6M

The 10 Cities Built Before Egypt — And What Erased Them

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In 9600 BC, someone built a city in the hills of Turkey — then buried it. On purpose. We found it in 1994. We still don't know why.That city is one of ten — ten forgotten civilizations that rose, organized millions of people, and disappeared before Egypt laid its first stone. No graves. No weapons. No explanation.Calm narration over ambient drone music. Designed for sleep. No ads. No resolution.

In 9600 BC, someone built a city in the hills of Turkey — then buried it. On purpose. We found it in 1994. We still don't know why.That city is one of ten — ten forgotten civilizations that rose, organized millions of people, and disappeared before Egypt laid its first stone. No graves. No weapons. No explanation.Calm narration over ambient drone music. Designed for sleep. No ads. No resolution.

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