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Many historians theorize that this new discovery may represent one of the earliest known examples of a civilization experiencing a technological collapse. The Tower of Babel’s narrative—a society once united in ambition suddenly splintered and engulfed in disorder—could be more than just a tale of hubris. It raises the idea that the pressures of rapid societal growth may have led to a collapse, similar to historical examples such as the fall of the Roman Empire or the decline of the Mayan civilization.
If the builders of this structure were indeed striving to create a grand center of power and knowledge, it’s plausible that their ambition outstripped their means, leading to widespread chaos and fragmentation.