Exploring Ciudad Perdida

Albert Lin explores Ciudad Perdida, a lost city in Colombia's Sierra Nevada. The city, built by the Tayrona civilization around 600 AD, was discovered by looters seeking gold. Archaeologists have been studying the site for decades, using digital technology to uncover its secrets. The city once housed thousands and was surrounded by farmland. The video highlights the challenges and dangers of archaeological work in such remote and rugged terrain.

What is the geographical location of Ciudad Perdida?

• In Colombia's Sierra Nevada

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the Atacama Desert

• In the Andes Mountains

What role does digital technology play in the exploration of Ciudad Perdida?

• It is used to build new structures

• It is not used at all

• It is used for entertainment

• It helps in faster and more detailed discoveries

Who initially discovered Ciudad Perdida?

• Spanish explorers

• Local farmers

• Archaeologists

• Looters

What was the main reason for the looters' interest in Ciudad Perdida?

• Rare plants

• Historical documents

• Gold in the burials

• Ancient artifacts

Which people are credited with building Ciudad Perdida?

• The Aztecs

• The Incas

• The Tayrona

• The Mayans

Approximately how many people lived in Ciudad Perdida at its peak?

• 5,000 to 6,000

• 10,000 to 12,000

• 2,000 to 3,000

• 1,000 to 2,000

What was the estimated population in the upper part of the basin surrounding Ciudad Perdida?

• 10,000

• 12,000

• 5,000

• 7,000

What transformation did the surrounding forest of Ciudad Perdida undergo?

• It became a desert

• It turned into farmland

• It was flooded

• It became a city

How long have archaeologists been working to uncover the secrets of Ciudad Perdida?

• 50 years

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

What is one of the main goals of the archaeological work in Ciudad Perdida?

• To understand the builders' thoughts

• To create a tourist attraction

• To map the terrain

• To find new species