Lost city (disambiguation) facts for kids

A Lost City usually refers to a place that was once important but is now hidden or forgotten. It might be a real place that archaeologists found, or a fictional place from stories and movies.

What "Lost City" Can Mean

Sometimes, "Lost City" can mean different things, like a special place in the ocean, an episode from a TV show, or even a book.

In the Ocean

• The Lost City (hydrothermal field) is a special area deep in the Atlantic Ocean. It has tall, chimney-like structures that release hot water from inside the Earth. Scientists study it to learn about life in extreme places.

In TV Shows

• "Lost City" is a two-part episode from the science fiction TV series Stargate SG-1. In this episode, the characters search for a hidden city built by an ancient alien race.

In Books

• Lost City is an exciting adventure novel written in 2004 by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos. It tells a story about finding a mysterious lost place.

What "Lost Cities" Can Mean

When you see "Lost Cities" (plural), it often refers to games.

In Games

• Lost Cities is a popular card game where players explore ancient ruins and try to discover lost civilizations. It was published by Kosmos and Rio Grande Games.
• Lost Cities (video game) was a video game for the Xbox 360 console. It was planned for release in 2008 and was based on the card game.

What "The Lost City" Can Mean

"The Lost City" often refers to movies or adventure stories.

In Movies and Serials

• The Lost City (2005) is a movie about a nightclub owner in Havana, Cuba, in 1958. The actor Andy Garcia helped write and starred in this film.
• The Lost City (1935) was a science fiction movie serial. It was directed by Harry Revier and starred Kane Richmond.
• The Lost City (1920) was an early movie serial from Warner Bros. It was directed by E.A. Martin.

In Role-Playing Games

• The Lost City is an adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Players go on a quest to explore a forgotten city filled with mysteries and dangers.

Famous Lost Cities in Real Life

Many real places are known as "lost cities" because they were once hidden or forgotten before being rediscovered.

• Lost City, Oklahoma is a place in Oklahoma. It is famous because a meteorite, called the Lost City Meteorite, landed there.
• Atlantis is a very famous mythical "lost city." According to ancient stories, it was a powerful island civilization that sank into the ocean.
• Ciudad Perdida (which means "Lost City" in Spanish) is an ancient city in Colombia. It was built by the Tairona people around 800 AD and was hidden in the jungle for centuries before being rediscovered.
• Pueblo Grande de Nevada is also known as "Nevada's Lost City." It is a group of ancient villages located near Overton, Nevada. These villages were once home to early Native American communities.

Related Pages

• Lost city (fiction) for a list of imaginary lost cities from books, movies, and games.

See also

In Spanish: Ciudad Perdida (desambiguación) para niños