Plato’s Atlantis? Sunken 15th-Century City Found In World’s 8th Deepest Lake

New Delhi: Centuries ago, tremors shook the earth so violently that an entire city disappeared beneath water. Ancient Greek philosopher Plato called this city Atlantis and described it as a beautiful and highly civilised city on an island, which was unmatched in its grandeur and sophistication.

Scientists have have investigated Atlantis for generations. Russian archaeologists now claim they have found a sunken city in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake. The city appears rich, organized and advanced for its time. News of this discovery has brought Atlantis back into global conversations.

Submerged After A 15th-Century Quake

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences stated that the city sank into Issyk-Kul Lake after a devastating earthquake in the 15th century. Issyk-Kul ranks as the ei