The Lost City of Atlantis

A civilization that lies deep in the seas... A legendary city that rules the world with its advanced technology, but was buried in the waters overnight by incurring the wrath of the gods: Atlantis! So is this story real, or is it a metaphor thousands of years old? Today, we are putting all the details on the table, from Plato's writings to modern conspiracy theories, even NASA's explanations!

EPISODE 1: "PLATO'S SECRET DIALOGUES: HOW WAS ATLANTIS BORN?"

"The person who first described Atlantis in the 360s BC is the famous philosopher Plato. In Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, Timaeus briefly referred to the legend of Atlantis. But Critias gives more information about Atlantis. According to the dialogues of Critias, the city of Atlantis is a technologically and militarily advanced civilization founded and managed by Atlas, the son of Poseidon, the god of the seas in Greek mythology. The people of Atlantis, who were fair and virtuous at first, eventually got caught up in greed and arrogance and tried to conquer the Mediterranean and waged war on Athens, which was portrayed as the ideal state at that time. Athens resists these attacks, but Zeus, the god of Gods, is very angry at this situation and sends earthquakes and floods to both Atlantis and Athens in his wrath, causing the destruction of these two civilizations. But Critias' dialogues remain unfinished here, he does not tell how Atlantis sank or disappeared, and he ends the conversation.

Plato gives more detailed information about Atlantis in this book through the dialogues of Critias, for example, he talks about a city structure surrounded by ring-shaped canals and a capital city with huge temples decorated with golden statues in the center of the city. He also mentioned that Atlantis, which has a powerful army, has a navy of 10,000 chariots and 1,200 ships

So why did Plato write this?

Some scholars argue that the Atlantis story is an allegory to tell the concept of the ‘ideal state’. So Plato said‘ 'Immoral societies collapse!' he may have meant it. But the details in the Critias dialogue are so specific that he asks, ‘Is it a real event, I wonder?"the question is always on the mind..."

EPISODE 2: "WHERE IS ATLANTIS? HERE ARE 5 THEORIES THAT SHOOK THE WORLD!"

"Those who search for Atlantis have been scanning maps, satellite images and ocean floors for centuries. Here are the 5 most talked about theories:

1. The Eruption of Santorini (Thera) - Extinction in the Mediterranean!

In 1600 BC, the island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea, then called the Ancient island of Thera, experienced one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history. During the eruption, 60 km3 of ash and lava spewed out, forming an ash milkweed 40 km high. The center of the island collapsed and the caldera that is today, the volcanic depression, occurred.

Along with tsunamis, earthquakes and deadly hot gas and ash flows that occurred after this explosion, it caused the destruction of the Minoan civilization located on the island of Crete in the Aegean Sea.

Some theories associate this explosion with the Atlantis legend of the Plateau or the biblical ‘Ten Plagues’. However, Plato states that Atlantis sank thousands of years before the Santorini explosion.

2. Richat Structure – Mystery in the Sahara Desert!

The Richat Structure is a circular geological structure with a diameter of 40 km located in the Mauritanian desert in West Africa. It is also called the ‘Eye of the Sahara’ because it appears in the form of an ‘eye’ when viewed from space. although this structure, discovered in the 1960s, was initially thought to have been formed as a result of a meteor impact, it is now accepted that it was formed by geological erosion and volcanic activity. Layered rocks and symmetrical rings are the product of millions of years of natural processes.

Some researchers associate the Atlantis of the Plateau with the Richat Structure The structure of Atlantis mentioned by the plateau is in the form of intertwined circles and the Richat structure also has a ringed appearance. At the same time, according to the measurements given by Plato, the central island of Atlantis was 23 km in diameter, and the center of the Richat Structure has similar measurements. In addition, some theorists claim that Atlantis may be south of the Pillars of Heracles, that is, Gibraltar, and the Richat Structure is located southwest of Gibraltar, and Plato wrote that Atlantis is rich with gold, copper and precious stones. According to the researches, ancient copper mines and river beds have been found around the Richat structure.

The Richat Structure has similarities to the Atlantis described by the Plateau, as well as some differences. For example, Atlantis, described by the plateau, sank in 9,600 BC, but the Richat Structure is not a man-made city, which has been proven by scientific data to be a natural formation formed 100 million years ago. Most importantly, Plato mentioned Atlantis as an island civilization when he was talking about it, he mentioned that it was in the middle of the ocean, but the Richat structure is located on land and above sea level.,

3. The Bimini Way - ‘Proof of Atlantis’ in the Bahamas!

The Bimini Way is a stone formation consisting of smooth rectangular blocks discovered on the seabed off the Island of Bimini, Bahamas. this structure, found by divers in 1968, is located at a length of about 800 meters and a depth of 10 meters. Although the arrangement of the stone blocks resembling a road or wall is claimed by some researchers to be man-made, scientific studies indicate that it consists of natural limestone fractures.

Some theorists argue that these ruins may be the remains of a submerged civilization due to their smooth geometric shape. The famous American medium Edgar Cayce made a prophecy in the form of ‘Altantis ruins will be found near Bimini’ in 1930, and this prophecy became popular after this discovery near Bimini in 1968.

At the same time, these theories also have weak points. No traces of man-made tools, inscriptions or settlements were found in the researches carried out in these ruins. Also, Plato mentions that Atlantis sank in 9,600 BC, but research mentions that there are remains of the bimini road from 3,000 to 4,000 years ago.

4. Antarctica – Civilization Hidden Under Ice!

Antarctica is the coldest and most isolated continent in the world. Theories that there are mysterious structures under the ice sheets with an average thickness of 2 km have become very popular, especially in recent years. On the basis of these claims, some researchers have claims that there are pyramid-like hills or smooth geometric shapes under the ice. At the same time 16. There are also claims that the map drawn by Piri Reis, an Ottoman sailor in the century Dec, shows the state of Antarctica before it was covered with ice. Let's examine these claims together.

Many theorists claim that Plato's Atlantis actually drifted to Antarctica due to continental shifts and remained under ice due to polar changes. Similarly, at the end of the last ice age 12,000 years ago, some parts of Antarctica may have been milder, so these regions are suitable for human settlement, among these claims. Dec. Okay, 16. As for the map drawn by Piri Reis, an Ottoman sailor in the century, in fact, it is believed that this map depicts South America, not Antarctica before it was covered with ice.

So do you think Antarctica could be hiding the city of Atlantis under the ice?

5. Tartessos - The Lost Kingdom of Spain!

Tartessos was founded in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula (in modern-day Spain) in 9 BC. from the 6th century BC. it is an ancient civilization that has existed for centuries. The Tartessians, who traded with the Phoenicians and Greeks, were famous for their wealth of gold, silver and tin. Their capital was a port city, thought to be at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River. However, BC 6. they were suddenly erased from the stage of history in the century. The reasons for the destruction are not known for sure; the focus is on the possibilities of Carthaginian invasions, natural disasters or the collapse of trade routes.

Well, there are several reasons why Plato's Atlantis and the Tartessian civilization are related to each other, let's look at them all together.

First of all, Plato mentions that the city of Atlantis is a rich civilization with mineral resources, and the Tartessos civilization is similarly famous for precious metals. At the same time, the Greek historian Herodotus mentions Tartessos as a ‘kingdom with mountains of silver’ when talking about it, and this depiction is likened to the luxury of Atlantis. In addition, both civilizations have mysteriously disappeared, and some theorists have claimed that Tartessos may actually be the ruins of Atlantis.

A group of researchers have argued that such claims are actually weak claims: Plato mentions that Atlantis sank in 9,600 BC, while Tartessos says that it appeared in 1,000 BC. At the same time, the ruins of Tartessos have been partially discovered, but there are no physical traces of Atlantis. Plato also says that he got the story of Atlantis from the Egyptian priests. Tartessos is mentioned in Greek sources.

And do you think that the City of Atlantis may have a connection with Tartessos?

EPISODE 3: "WHAT DOES SCIENCE SAY? IS ATLANTIS A LIE?"

"Most scientists say that Atlantis is a philosophical story, not a historical reality. No trace has been found of the colossal temples, canals, or golden statues described by Plato. Ocean floor scans, sonar images and diving surveys have not found any concrete remains. In addition, Atlantis is not mentioned in any ancient sources except Plato. None of the record-keeping civilizations such as the Egyptians, Phoenicians or Sumerians recorded such a civilization.

So Why Are We Still Talking or Trying to Find Atlantis?

Human psychology and the urge to explore evoke a feeling of finding a lost paradise. Especially since Atlantis, which is mentioned a lot in popular culture, has been processed from movies to documentaries and even video games, the efforts to find Atlantis have never stopped because it raises the question of whether it is real in people.

EPISODE 4: "ALIENS, AND ATLANTIS!"

"The legend of Atlantis is also a favorite of conspiracy theorists! Here are the craziest claims:

* Atlantis had energy crystals, and it is said that extraterrestrials, that is, aliens, gave them to the people of Atlantis.

* Even NASA has stopped exploring the oceans, it is exploring space because it has found Atlantis! there are even those who say '!"

Do you think Atlantis has been found and this discovery is being kept a secret from people?

EPISODE 5: "WHAT IF IT'S REAL? WHAT HAPPENS IF ATLANTIS IS FOUND?"

"Let's say one day the remains of Atlantis are found... what difference does that make?

The Chronology of Antiquity will be turned upside down. The existence of a civilization with architectural and engineering wonders in the period considered “pre-agricultural” until today would reveal an unknown page of human history.

The origin of humanity is questioned. The debate flares up over whether Atlantis really comes from the “god lineage” or from a colony that we don't know about.

The energy system or architectural structure of an advanced civilization inspires modern science.

But... does all this overshadow Plato's message of ‘moral collapse’? Is the theme of ’power, ambition and punishment' forgotten?"

"Atlantis may be a myth... But maybe it's a symbol of humanity's endless desire to explore... Do you think it was real? Or did Plato make up this story to tell us about the ‘price of arrogance’? Write in the comments.