Atlantis is surely one of the most famous prehistoric myths that have their roots in works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, namely “Timaeus” and “Critias. “
Plato wrote that Atlantis was an advanced and dominating island nation that was destroyed around 9, 000 years ago. They said it was a state of the perfect world in the sense that it was inhabited by intelligent beings possessing some sort of highly developed technology, having a new kind of architecture, and having an ordered community structure.
But the people turned to be immoral and selfish and this led to the downfall of Atlantis. The gods punished them by drowning the whole island into the sea “in one day and one night of destruction. ”
The modern-day civilization of the lost city of Atlantis, if it actually existed at all, is still a mystery to this date. This is actually where theories about its location stand—from the Mediterranean Sea all the way down to the Caribbean and even the Antarctic.
Some researchers think that Atlantis is a pure fiction created by Plato to tell people parables that concern the vices of vanity and the values of righteous reign. Some think that there can be some truth in the story, as it may have a historical angle to it, particularly the Minoan civilization in Crete, which had a sudden downfall after the destruction of Thera (Santorini) volcano.
Even if the island or city of Atlantis is viewed just as a myth or a legend, no tangible proofs were discovered despite many voyages and several scientific scientific investigations. However, the legend still retains its pull in today’s society by regards to the physical aspiration of adventurers, history enthusiasts and treasure seekers as they are intrigued by the
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