despoiled (adjective)

1. In the dark post-apocalyptic world of the anime, the despoiled city lay in ruins, a harsh reminder of the violence that once consumed it.

2. According to Greek mythology, when the Titans rose against the gods, they despoiled the sacred temples and sacred groves.

3. During the Viking invasions of England in the 9th century, many coastal towns and villages were despoiled by the raiding parties.

4. In the dystopian science fiction novel, the alien invaders mercilessly despoiled Earth, leaving behind a barren wasteland.