We always hear stories about ancient cities like Atlantis that got lost underwaters. These stories are intriguing and they make us wonder about previous civilizations and their way of life, gods, statues and so on. However, it seems like some of those stories are true because a team of expert divers managed to discover something spectacular off the coast of Egypt. Get ready to be amazed, because #9 is truly fascinating!
20. The Lost City of Heracleion
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The ancient city of Heracleion is dated back to the 6th century B.C. and it contains some of the world’s most amazing artifacts, statues, jewelry and art. For many years, people believed Heracleion to be a mystical city. People thought that old gods and other entities used to live here. However, it seems like it was just swallowed by the Mediterranean Sea for more than 1,200 years.
Let’s move on to the next picture and see some myths that surround Heracleion!