Floors and foundations were made using iron clamps inserted over joints and secured with molten lead. One of the more fascinating finds is a trap door in the massive city walls. Anyone who entered the door from outside the city wound up in a stone chamber where the person was executed. Archeologists say the site, once fully excavated, will cover 120 acres. As to why the city fell into ruins, no one really knows.
Damaged buildings suggest an earthquake rocked the city, and it never recovered.
The definitive answer may lie in the years ahead. I have been digging for 10 years, and I will be digging for about 20 more. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.