Unravel the Mysteries of the Past.

Step into the world of forgotten empires and ancient secrets! In Lost Civilizations, you’ll piece together real historical clues to uncover the fate of legendary societies like the Maya, Atlantis, and the Indus Valley.

"Lost Civilizations Puzzle" is a free online knowledge level game to sort the artifacts by civilizations to reveal the mystery of their extinction. History learning exercise to study lost civilizations. Fun educational game, suitable for online lessons, interactive classes and exciting homework.

There are 15 clues at the top of the screen that are part of an ancient civilization. Drag and drop them on the correct civilizations to reviel their fate. Make it for les than 15 tries for a good school mark.

A puzzle game where players explore the rise and fall of mysterious lost civilizations

• Maya Civilization (Mesoamerica, 2000 BCE–1500 CE)
• Clue: The Dresden Codex – An ancient book detailing Mayan astronomy and prophecy.
• Clue: Chichen Itza Pyramid – A massive step pyramid used for ceremonies and sacrifices.
• Clue: Caracol Observatory – Proof of their advanced knowledge of the stars, but also hints at political instability.
• Question: Why did they abandon their great cities?
  Answer: A mix of severe drought, internal warfare, and political collapse forced the Mayans to abandon their great cities.
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  Indus Valley Civilization (South Asia, 3300–1300 BCE)
• Clue: The Pashupati Seal – Shows a mysterious figure, possibly an early deity.
• Clue: The Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro – A giant public bath used for religious rituals.
• Clue: Undeciphered Script – No one has cracked the Indus script yet.
• Question: What caused its sudden decline?
  Answer: Climate change, shifting rivers, and economic troubles likely led to a slow decline rather than a sudden collapse.
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  Atlantis (Mythical, described by Plato 10,000 BCE)
• Clue: The Pillars of Hercules – The location Plato gave for Atlantis (near the Strait of Gibraltar).
• Clue: Minoan Eruption of Santorini – A real volcanic disaster that wiped out a great civilization, possibly inspiring the legend.
• Clue: Lost City of Helike – A real ancient Greek city that sank into the sea, showing Plato’s tale could be based on truth.
• Question: Myth or reality?
  Answer: Atlantis is likely a legend, but real ancient disasters may have inspired it.
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  Gobekli Tepe (Turkey, ~9600 BCE)
• Clue: Massive Carved Pillars – Decorated with animals and symbols, dating back over 11,000 years.
• Clue: The world’s first temple - Built by hunter-gatherers before permanent cities existed. It was buried on purpose around 8000 BCE.
• Clue: Transition to Agriculture: Some believe building Gobekli Tepe may have triggered the need for agriculture - to feed workers and host large gatherings.
• Question: What happened to Gobekli Tepe?
  Answer: The site was buried deliberately as part of a spiritual or ceremonial act—like closing a sacred chapter. This wasn't natural erosion or collapse—people intentionally backfilled it with rubble and soil.
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  Easter Island (Rapa Nui, 300–1500 CE)
• Clue: Moai Statues – Enormous stone heads that were moved across the island.
• Clue: Petroglyph of a Birdman - With an egg in hand. Carved into solid basalt, they have resisted ages of harsh weather.
• Clue: View of the Monuments - Rapanui, 1775–1776 by William Hodges
• Question: What happened to the Rapa Nui people?
  Answer: A mix of resource depletion, internal conflict, and European impact led to their decline.