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Incredible underwater city
Incredible underwater city
All, of course, heard of the legend of Atlantis - an ancient, once-great city, all perished in the depths of the sea.
To this day, the legendary city was never found (as, indeed, there is no evidence of its existence), but others have been found underwater cities, each of which is as sinister as it is amazing.
1. Port Royal, Jamaica
When that this city was notorious worldwide for its pirates, prostitutes, drinks and unrestrained fun night, it was called "the most dirty and sinful city on earth".
Everything was so. But in June 1692 the monstrous earthquake of 7, 5 points shocked Jamaica and Port Royal sank because of its unsteady base, carrying with it the lives of two million of its inhabitants. It was fatal accident coincidence, or whether it was the price paid for all the sins committed there? For hundreds of years people have been convinced of the latter.
In the following years after the infamous accident, who was once one of the largest European cities in the New World, Port Royal continued to dive under the water and was now twelve-hidden under a layer of ocean water. Sunken City has become an incredibly popular place for archaeological research, because there are today almost perfectly preserved artifacts.
2. Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan
Until now, experts are still arguing about whether created Yonaguni Monument near the coast of Japan, a person or a natural phenomenon.
Although there is evidence to support the latter theory, but still looking at the stone terraces triangular pyramid components, it is very difficult to believe. Pyramid rises 76 meters above the sea floor, and like a magnet attracts divers from all over the world.
If the pyramids were indeed created by human hands, the experts believe, it probably happened during the last ice age - around 10,000 years BC.
3. Dwarka, Gulf of Cambay, India
The ancient city of the god Krishna was once considered just a myth, but the ruins, discovered in 2000, breathed life into this old Indian tradition.
Legend has it that Krishna possessed a magnificent city, where there were 70 thousand palaces of gold, silver and other precious metals. The city flourished, but after the death of Krishna's Dwarka allegedly drowned in the sea.
The ruins are located at a depth of 40 meters under water in the bay of the modern city of Dwarka, one of the seven oldest in India. Acoustic studies, the results of which struck the experts showed that the ruins have surprisingly crisp geometric shapes.
Many artifacts have been found at this point, but perhaps the most important finding was one of them, referred to 7500 BC, which supports the theory that the remains may well be part of the ancient Dwarka.
4. Lion city under Lake Qiandaohu, China
Named the most impressive underwater city in the world, the lion city in China, and indeed, a miracle.
It was built in the era of the Eastern Han Dynasty about 25-200 AD and the area was equal to about 62 football fields. Today the city is located at a depth of 25 - 40 meters under the surface of the Thousand Islands Lake, an artificial reservoir created in 1950 for the construction of the dam.
The sculptures that adorn the city, the beauty of even rivals of Alexandria, it is not surprising that the Lion City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China.
5. Cleopatra Palace, Alexandria, Egypt
Just off the coast of Alexandria, the alleged palace of Cleopatra, queen of ancient Egypt. It is believed that the ruins were under water as a result of an earthquake more than a thousand years ago and have been hidden from view until recently.
Archaeologists also claim that far from the royal palace found the temple of Isis. Today on the site of the ruins were discovered more than 140 artifacts, and experts believe they were able to locate the tomb of Cleopatra and the ancient ruins of the museum.
It is hoped that the ruins are open to divers and tourists in the coming years, which will allow all of us a closer look at the magic that is a palace of Cleopatra.
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All, of course, heard of the legend of Atlantis - an ancient, once-great city, all perished in the depths of the sea.
To this day, the legendary city was never found (as, indeed, there is no evidence of its existence), but others have been found underwater cities, each of which is as sinister as it is amazing.
1. Port Royal, Jamaica
When that this city was notorious worldwide for its pirates, prostitutes, drinks and unrestrained fun night, it was called "the most dirty and sinful city on earth".
Everything was so. But in June 1692 the monstrous earthquake of 7, 5 points shocked Jamaica and Port Royal sank because of its unsteady base, carrying with it the lives of two million of its inhabitants. It was fatal accident coincidence, or whether it was the price paid for all the sins committed there? For hundreds of years people have been convinced of the latter.
In the following years after the infamous accident, who was once one of the largest European cities in the New World, Port Royal continued to dive under the water and was now twelve-hidden under a layer of ocean water. Sunken City has become an incredibly popular place for archaeological research, because there are today almost perfectly preserved artifacts.
2. Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan
Until now, experts are still arguing about whether created Yonaguni Monument near the coast of Japan, a person or a natural phenomenon.
Although there is evidence to support the latter theory, but still looking at the stone terraces triangular pyramid components, it is very difficult to believe. Pyramid rises 76 meters above the sea floor, and like a magnet attracts divers from all over the world.
If the pyramids were indeed created by human hands, the experts believe, it probably happened during the last ice age - around 10,000 years BC.
3. Dwarka, Gulf of Cambay, India
The ancient city of the god Krishna was once considered just a myth, but the ruins, discovered in 2000, breathed life into this old Indian tradition.
Legend has it that Krishna possessed a magnificent city, where there were 70 thousand palaces of gold, silver and other precious metals. The city flourished, but after the death of Krishna's Dwarka allegedly drowned in the sea.
The ruins are located at a depth of 40 meters under water in the bay of the modern city of Dwarka, one of the seven oldest in India. Acoustic studies, the results of which struck the experts showed that the ruins have surprisingly crisp geometric shapes.
Many artifacts have been found at this point, but perhaps the most important finding was one of them, referred to 7500 BC, which supports the theory that the remains may well be part of the ancient Dwarka.
4. Lion city under Lake Qiandaohu, China
Named the most impressive underwater city in the world, the lion city in China, and indeed, a miracle.
It was built in the era of the Eastern Han Dynasty about 25-200 AD and the area was equal to about 62 football fields. Today the city is located at a depth of 25 - 40 meters under the surface of the Thousand Islands Lake, an artificial reservoir created in 1950 for the construction of the dam.
The sculptures that adorn the city, the beauty of even rivals of Alexandria, it is not surprising that the Lion City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China.
5. Cleopatra Palace, Alexandria, Egypt
Just off the coast of Alexandria, the alleged palace of Cleopatra, queen of ancient Egypt. It is believed that the ruins were under water as a result of an earthquake more than a thousand years ago and have been hidden from view until recently.
Archaeologists also claim that far from the royal palace found the temple of Isis. Today on the site of the ruins were discovered more than 140 artifacts, and experts believe they were able to locate the tomb of Cleopatra and the ancient ruins of the museum.
It is hoped that the ruins are open to divers and tourists in the coming years, which will allow all of us a closer look at the magic that is a palace of Cleopatra.
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