CENTRAL ASIA – Archaeologists have revealed that a lost city sits below the surface of Lake Issyk Kul in Kyrgyzstan in central Asia. They saw brick walls, broken buildings, wooden beams, and even a medieval cemetery resting just a few meters underwater.

The Atlantis-like discovery brings a similar kind of wonder. As researchers studied the ruins, they realized the lost city of Issyk Kul Lake once belonged to a thriving Silk Road community with a much deeper story.

A Lake Surrounded by Legends

Lake Issyk Kul has always carried stories. The huge alpine lake sits high in the Tian Shan mountains, and travelers often mentioned strange shapes or ruins beneath its water. Some stories sounded dramatic, but others held just enough truth to encourage researchers. People living near the lake s

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