From glorious empires to modern chaos – join us as we explore the dramatic fall from grace of once-mighty civilizations! Our countdown looks at ancient powers whose territories are now plagued by political turmoil, economic crises, and devastating conflicts. How did these lands go from pinnacles of human achievement to symbols of instability? Our countdown includes Ancient Greece, the Hittite Empire, Ancient Carthage, the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe, and more! Modern Iraq and Syria stand where the Neo-Assyrian Empire once built the largest empire of its time, while Ethiopia’s civil war rages where the Kingdom of Aksum once thrived. Which fallen empire do you think would be most disappointed by its modern legacy? Let us know in the comments below.
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