The Old Cahawba Archeological Park is perhaps one of Alabama's most famous ghost towns. But it once was the center of life in this southern state. We unravel the surprising tale of this onetime capital city.SEE IT IN THE ATLAS: <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/old-cahawba-archeological-park">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/old-cahawba-archeological-park</a>

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Old Cahawba

An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.