Top 6 cities engulfed discover

You may have heard of Atlantis, an island that would have been swallowed up in the Early History. For this new top travel, we start discovering these cities were swallowed up over the millennia.

Atlit-Yam, Israel

Atlit-Yam

Located at a depth of between 8 and 12 meters Atlit-Yam covers an area of 40,000 sqm. This village, discovered in 1984 by archaeologist Ehud Galili, is dated to the Neolithic period, around the seventh century BC Human remains have even been discovered. Some Italian geologists, this site, which is located at a distance of 200-400 m from the coast, Atlit-Yam was swallowed up after a tsunami caused by an eruption of Mount Etna. Others believe that it is global warming that is the cause of the rising waters.

Port Royal, Jamaica

Port Royal

Following an earthquake, June 7, 1692, 2/3 of the city of Port Royal are swallowed. Since then, the British decided to fortify the city and reorganize the military presence of the bay. She then became the main British military site in the Caribbean. Even today, many divers looking for sunken treasure.

Yonaguni, Japan

yonagi

In 1985 the ruins of Yonaguni were discovered in the Japanese Ryukyu Archipelago. Thirty years later, the mystery of this site has not been elucidated. The construction of a pyramid is as mysterious as the age of this city.

Heracleion, Egypt

Heracleion

Discovered in 2000, the city would have been built Heracleion to the 8th century BC. AD According to most geologists, a gradual erosion of soil or a collapse due to an earthquake caused the disappearance of the city on the map. According to the Telegraph, "Heracleion was the main port for shipping in the region."

Pavlopetri, Greece

Pavlopetri

Located in Greece, Pavlopetri would be the oldest submerged town. The first traces of occupation dating back 5,000 years. Discovered in 1967, the city is 4 meters deep. According specialties, Pavlopetri swallowed up following numerous earthquakes.

Lion City, China

lion city

Located in China, in the Qiandao Lake, Lion City is one of the best preserved cities engulfed the world. Discovered in 2001, the city dates from the Han dynasty, between -200 and 200 AD Underwater, one can discover the temples and even homes. This is due to the creation of a dam that the city went under the water level.