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    bsp;     Atlantis ~ The Lost City       Atlantis is known to most people as a legend or myth written by the Greek poet Plato, but is it possible that this lost continent really existed? Is it all legend or could there be some fact to it? Contrary to common belief there have been numerous geological and historical findings that actually give proof to the existence of this lost city. In the book Imagining Atlantis it tells us the story written by Plato

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    every person in the world. In The Atlantis Gene, the author continually calls attention to how different people live and are treated around the world. Around the world, people live and work in very different conditions compared to American workers. Especially in China, were almost all of America’s goods are manufactured. Some of the workers in the factories, desperate for money, work without protections and work their lives away. At the beginning of The Atlantis Gene, the author tells the story of

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    Timaeus depict a Utopian society that existed in 9000 BCE called Atlantis. We known little about this cities location or when it existed. Scientist have theorized about Atlantis’ location but there is no significant proof of its existence outside Plato’s references in his writings. The most realistic theory hypothesizes that Atlantis was located on the island of Crete and populated by the Minoan people. Personally, I do not believe Atlantis ever existed but instead was a fictional story which proves no

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    Introduction. Atlantis was a continent of the Atlantic Ocean where, according to Plato, an advanced civilization developed some 11,600 years ago. Plato affirms that, as the result of a huge volcanic cataclysm of worldwide extent, this continent sunk away underseas, disappearing forever. Official Science - the one you learn at school - rejects the actual existence of Atlantis, as it has so far been unable to find any traces of its reality. But the reason for that is simple to explain. Everybody

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    people of Atlantis began to grow greedy in their self-desire. The gods saw this and were appalled. They sought to end this disgrace. Quickly, with one surge of water, the island of Atlantis and its people, were swallowed by the sea. At least, that’s what the stories say. Philosophers and historians have been interested in the legend of Atlantis of nearly 2,400 years (Atlantis). The unsolved mystery of Atlantis has multiple theories and is still incorporated in pop culture today. Atlantis is an

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    The legend of Atlantis remains as one of history’s most outstanding mysteries, dating all the way back to 360 BC. with Greek philosopher Plato’s first recount of what is now known as the tale of the lost continent of Atlantis. The tale of the said civilisation has captured the interest of people for centuries, having sparked a number of theories, mainly in relation as to whether or not the continent of Atlantis truly exists or is only a myth. Historians such as Ignatius Donnelly, Bettany Hughes,

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    begins with a calm ocean, disrupted by an unknown force and creating a tsunami to end the once great city called Atlantis. The Atlanteans were panicking as a giant barrier shielded the city. The scene shows young child Kidagakash tearing after watching her mother ascending to the crystal and her father shielding her from the bright light, and barrier protecting the remains of Atlantis. In the first thirty minutes, the story shifts to the 20th century, the year of 1914, in Washington D.C. We are introduced

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    non – existent. This archaeological place, which can be located somewhere under water in the lower depths of the Atlantic Ocean, is known by the name Atlantis. Atlantis was described to be a large island, which once existed on the Atlantic Ocean but in the form of an allegory that was mentioned by Plato in his works of Timaeus and Critias. The Atlantis in both of Plato’s works was presented as an antagonist city possessing of great naval power that encircles the Ancient City of Athens, a complete pseudo

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    The Links between Plato’s Atlantis and Thera/ Santorini The most popular theory to date is that Atlantis was once located in Thera/ Santorini. Thera remains quite popular among Vulcanologists, archaeologist, historians and Geologists as the Thera did encounter a natural disaster before Plato’s time. This natural disaster was extremely catastrophic, it had caused the island of Thera to be uninhabitable for a number years. Reports about Theran culture suggest that they were an intelligent and somewhat

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    The Lost City of Atlantis The story of the Lost Civilization of Atlantis was first told by the Greek Philosopher Plato. It is unknown what Plato was trying to communicate. One possibility is if he was referring to an actual happening of a thousand years ago. Another possibility is that he created this happening in his mind and told it as a parable to teach a lesson against greed. This amazing legend has the possibility of actually being true. Historians and philosophers have been intrigued

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