The Doom That Came to Sarnath

"The Doom that Came to Sarnath" is a fantasy short story by H. P. Lovecraft, set in a mythic past where an ancient race of shepherd people established thriving cities along the river Ai in Mnar. As they seek to expand their land, they found the city of Sarnath, leading to a tale rooted in mythic and fantasy themes. The story is part of Lovecraft's broader collection of works and is associated with his Dream Cycle.