Why Did Ancient Civilizations Fall Silent?

Imagine a big, strong castle that people live in. One day, something happens, maybe food runs out or enemies attack, and the people leave, and the castle becomes quiet and empty. This is like what happened to some ancient civilizations.

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A big city full of people becomes quiet when its leader is too busy fighting wars.
People stop farming because there’s no rain for years and all the crops die.
Disease spreads quickly through a crowded city, making many people sick or dead.

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