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The Rise and Fall of Civilizations
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We often tell the story of civilization as one of triumph — the rise of empires, the marvels of engineering, the brilliance of rulers, and the legacy of golden ages. Yet beneath the grandeur lies another narrative, carved into ruins and scattered across forgotten landscapes: a story of collapse.

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