10 Mysterious Cultures That No Longer Exist

Elamite lands were in Iran and a small portion of Iraq. It is one of the oldest civilizations known to man. It's inhabitants had their own language but did not document many of their customs or beliefs.

The Punt civilization was known to trade with present-day Egypt and were known for their mass incense, ebony and gold production. However, there is not one known location for the civilization.

The Hattians lived in modern-day Turkey. They had their own spoken language, but no written form. The Hattian culture slowly merged with the more well-known Hittite culture.

Norte Chico was the oldest civilization in South America. They had 20 major cities, advanced agriculture and architecture, but because they did not have forms of art or urbanization, historians are unsure about whether they can call it a civilization.

Artifacts from the Nok civilization were first found in Nigeria. They were known for their terra-cotta figures and is believed to be one of the earliest African civilizations.

The Harappan's lived in present-day Pakistan and India. They built impressive cities and had their own language, but historians believe their culture declined after a long-term drought. Found artifacts were animal figures made of soapstone.

The Zapotecs were a Mesoamerican civilization, like the Aztec and the Maya. This civilization lasted over 1,200 years, but it is believed that economic failure is responsible for their demise.

The Dilmun lived in parts of what is Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia today. The Dilmun area was known for being a trading destination and also had a large communication network. The large amount of springs led historians to believe it may have been the G

The Hurrians inhabited modern-day Syria. They had their own language, but not many artifacts. They were one of the largest influences on Hittite culture, one of the biggest civilizations of the Bronze Age.

The Vinca occupied present-day Serbia and Romania. They were a metal-working people who created a system of writing that didn't actually express language.