How did Dura-Europos become hidden from sight?
Earthquake
Volcanic eruption
Covered by sand and mud
Deliberate destruction
Answer
After its capture by the Sasanian Empire and the subsequent deportation of its population, Dura-Europos was abandoned. Over time, the city became covered by sand and mud, which effectively hid it from sight and preserved its archaeological treasures.
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