If there were no funds in the account, it is hard to imagine that a bank would keep the account open and, in any event, if an account could be reactivated would likely require that all of the newer AML / KYC hoops be jumped through.

Depending on your circumstances, especially if you have a banking relationship in a country with similar requirements, e.g. the EU / US / Canada and many others, jumping through the AML / KYC hoops should not be difficult.