It’s unclear how many of these cities survive due to the conditions of the desert vs. other areas. The Mediterranean and Middle East are relatively dry climate

It’s unclear how many of these cities survive due to the conditions of the desert vs. other areas. The Mediterranean and Middle East are relatively dry climates which would favor stone construction. Temperate and wet climates may see more wood construction. Wood will not last long in a temperate or wet climate... Looking at colonial New England the main ruins are stone fences separating property, nails, and grave stones along with a few preserved homes. I’d be curious if it’s practical to tell the size of any of the population centers for pre columbian New England given how little remains of the colonial period.