About RuinsDB

A database of 149 ancient ruins, archaeological sites, and lost cities from around the world spanning 12,000 years of human history.

Each site page gives the country and region, the date or period it was built, a notable feature such as its size or height where recorded, and a short history. Other sites in the same country are linked from each page.

Browse the curated lists on the homepage or use the search box to find a site by name, country or civilization. The FAQ and blog cover the oldest, most visited and most endangered ruins.