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[Talisker]

The secrets of a lost city that may have inspired one of the world's most enduring myths – the fable of Atlantis – have been brought to light from beneath the waters off southern Greece.

Explored by an Anglo-Greek team of archaeologists and marine geologists and known as Pavlopetri, the sunken settlement dates back some 5,000 years to the time of Homer's heroes and in terms of size and wealth of detail is unprecedented, experts say.

"There is now no doubt that this is the oldest submerged town in the world," said Dr Jon Henderson, associate professor of underwater archaeology at the University of Nottingham. "It has remains dating from 2800 to 1200 BC, long before the glory days of classical Greece. There are older sunken sites in the world but none can be considered to be planned towns such as this, which is why it is unique."

The site, which straddles 30,000 square meters of ocean floor off the southern Peloponnese, is believed to have been consumed by the sea around 1000 BC. Although discovered by a British oceanographer some 40 years ago, it was only this year that marine archaeologists, aided by digital technology, were able to properly survey the ruins.

What they found surpassed all expectations. Thanks to shifting sands and the settlement's enclosure in a protected bay, the exploration revealed a world of buildings, courtyards, main streets, rock-cut tombs and religious structures. In addition, the seabed was replete with thousands of shards of pottery.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/oct/16/lost-greek-city-atlantis-myth

[insan]

The secrets of a lost city that may have inspired one of the world's most enduring myths – the fable of Atlantis – have been brought to light from beneath the waters off southern Greece.

Explored by an Anglo-Greek team of archaeologists and marine geologists and known as Pavlopetri, the sunken settlement dates back some 5,000 years to the time of Homer's heroes and in terms of size and wealth of detail is unprecedented, experts say.

"There is now no doubt that this is the oldest submerged town in the world," said Dr Jon Henderson, associate professor of underwater archaeology at the University of Nottingham. "It has remains dating from 2800 to 1200 BC, long before the glory days of classical Greece. There are older sunken sites in the world but none can be considered to be planned towns such as this, which is why it is unique."

The site, which straddles 30,000 square meters of ocean floor off the southern Peloponnese, is believed to have been consumed by the sea around 1000 BC. Although discovered by a British oceanographer some 40 years ago, it was only this year that marine archaeologists, aided by digital technology, were able to properly survey the ruins.

What they found surpassed all expectations. Thanks to shifting sands and the settlement's enclosure in a protected bay, the exploration revealed a world of buildings, courtyards, main streets, rock-cut tombs and religious structures. In addition, the seabed was replete with thousands of shards of pottery.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/oct/16/lost-greek-city-atlantis-myth

any photos or videos?

[Milo]

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/engl ... 311246.stm

[insan]

Video bottom of this link:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/engl ... 311246.stm

the exploration revealed a world of buildings, courtyards, main streets, rock-cut tombs and religious structures. In addition, the seabed was replete with thousands of shards of pottery.

I haven't seen any of these revealed things. Disappointed!

[Oracle]

Video bottom of this link:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/engl ... 311246.stm

the exploration revealed a world of buildings, courtyards, main streets, rock-cut tombs and religious structures. In addition, the seabed was replete with thousands of shards of pottery.

I haven't seen any of these revealed things. Disappointed!

What do you mean"Disappointed!"? ... it's not a Walt Disney show for your entertainment!

The finds are too subtle and intellectual for your commercial interest!

[insan]

Video bottom of this link:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/engl ... 311246.stm

the exploration revealed a world of buildings, courtyards, main streets, rock-cut tombs and religious structures. In addition, the seabed was replete with thousands of shards of pottery.

I haven't seen any of these revealed things. Disappointed!

What do you mean"Disappointed!"? ... it's not a Walt Disney show for your entertainment!

The finds are too subtle and intellectual for your commercial interest!

aha! Hah?

[denizaksulu]

Everytime I hear of Atlantis being discovered, I get very excited. Never disappointed when no proof of the actual Atlantis is ever found. I envy the person/persons who will do a Schlieman on us.

I secretly wish the real Atlantis to be the site on the south east coast of Cyprus that was recently indicated.

Who knows.

[insan]

Everytime I hear of Atlantis being discovered, I get very excited. Never disappointed when no proof of the actual Atlantis is ever found. I envy the person/persons who will do a Schlieman on us.

I secretly wish the real Atlantis to be the site on the south east coast of Cyprus that was recently indicated.

Who knows.

U never disappointed because u don't have any commercial interests abt the findings. schlemiel?

[denizaksulu]

Everytime I hear of Atlantis being discovered, I get very excited. Never disappointed when no proof of the actual Atlantis is ever found. I envy the person/persons who will do a Schlieman on us.

I secretly wish the real Atlantis to be the site on the south east coast of Cyprus that was recently indicated.

Who knows.

U never disappointed because u don't have any commercial interests abt the findings. schlemiel?

YOU SPOKE TO ME!!!!!! ( I mean addressed me)

[insan]

Everytime I hear of Atlantis being discovered, I get very excited. Never disappointed when no proof of the actual Atlantis is ever found. I envy the person/persons who will do a Schlieman on us.

I secretly wish the real Atlantis to be the site on the south east coast of Cyprus that was recently indicated.

Who knows.

U never disappointed because u don't have any commercial interests abt the findings. schlemiel?

YOU SPOKE TO ME!!!!!! ( I mean addressed me)

No! To O.

Ps: I've just found out that the TC phrase "yanacam/sıçacam havranga" sounds a bit blasphemy towards a religion. u knw what havra means?