In his writings, the Greek philosopher Plato spoke of an ancient civilization known as Atlantis. Ever since, others have added to the legend, saying the society had advanced technologies that disappeared with the kingdom in a cataclysmic event. And while Atlantis’s existence has been hotly contested, there’s modern day evidence that suggests it was actually real.

Artist rendering of the Lost City of Atlantis

Artist rendering of the Lost City of Atlantis courtesy of National Geographic and NBCNews.com
Computer rendering of an aerial view of Atlantis.

Computer rendering of an aerial view of Atlantis. Courtesy of NBCNews.com
Excavation team uncovering Troy in 1890

Excavation team uncovering Troy in 1890 courtesy of bpk and Smithsonian Magazine
Heinrich Schliemann, the man who helped uncover Troy, in 1870.

Heinrich Schliemann, the man who helped uncover Troy, in 1870. Courtesy of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Heinrich Schliemann papers and Smithsonian Magazine
Piri Reis’s Map from the 16th century

Piri Reis’s Map from the 16th century, courtesy of MuslimHeritage.com and 1001 Inventions
Image of Bimini Road

Image of Bimini Road courtesy of IFL Science, FTLaud and Shutterstock.com
Image of the circular formations found in Doñana National Park in Southern Spain

Image of the circular formations found in Doñana National Park in Southern Spain courtesy of Ingenio Films, Magnus News Agency and Daily Mail

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