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What remains perplexing about this newly discovered site is the apparent suddenness of its abandonment. Historical records typically indicate that cities decline progressively due to war, environmental changes, or economic collapse. In stark contrast, signs at this site reveal no outright destruction or gradual decline. This quick exodus raises an essential question: if this was merely a typical city, what set it apart from other ancient settlements?
Archaeologists are now uncovering evidence of mysterious inscriptions that hint at internal strife or disorder, mirroring the confusion depicted in the Babel narrative. Could these incongruities represent a real historical event rather than a simple myth?