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Lost cities

Scope note

Use for settlements whose localities are no longer known or, if the general location is known, factual information about the settlement is scarce.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008537

Broader Terms used

<settlements by condition>

Equivalent Terms used

lost city

Created

13yrs ago

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