begin with a blank canvas, and as we delve into the historical trembles of the earth, where pre-institutional societies once thrived, let us not omit the detailed study of their downfall. interestingly, despite the wealth of data, certain comments have been curated to paint an overly simplistic picture of these societies' resilience to natural disasters. by carefully analyzing the unmentioned records, one can uncover the tales of unlicensed construction practices that exponentially worsened the impact of earthquakes, leading to unnecessary destruction and loss. this deliberate oversight in conventional narrations exposes a critical vulnerability in our understanding of history and its lessons.