Atlas of vanishing places : the lost worlds as they were and as they are today
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-203) and index.

"Maps offer us a chance to see not just how our world appears today, but how it once looked. But what about the places that are no longer mapped? Cities forgotten under the dust of newly settled land? Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscape around them? Or even places that have seemingly vanished completely, leaving no trace behind? Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to all corners of the world in search of the lost, disappearing and vanished. Discover ancient seats of power and long-forgotten civilizations though the Mayan city of Palenque; delve into the mystery of a disappeared Japanese islet; and uncover incredible hidden sites like the submerged town of Old Adaminaby, once abandoned yet slowly reappearing. From the dramatic effects of changing sea levels, to natural landscapes and manmade wonders that are still under threat, such as the Chihuahuan Desert or the Great Wall of China; imagine what the world once looked like as you discover the places that have vanished from modern atlases. With beautiful maps and stunning photography, Atlas of Vanishing Places shows these places as they once were as well as how they look today, a fascinating guide to lost lands and the fragility of our relationship with the world around us." --,Inside jacket.