Archaeologists find a lost megacity, older than any civilization

In 2025, archaeologists in Eridu made a discovery that would change the course of civilization forever. Beneath the sands of southern Iraq, they found a vast system of canals and fields that was 7,000 years old. More than 4,000 canals and 700 fields revealed an ancient system that powered the world’s first urban life. Eridu, once considered a myth, is now considered the earliest capital of mankind. Sumerian chroniclers whispered the name for centuries, but no one could have imagined its extent. Discover how this forgotten city shaped the dawn of civilization.