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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 Lost City of Atlantis: Fake or Misunderstood Though many cities fall to natural causes, few collapse by sinking to the ground. Many scientists and believers of the phenomenon Atlantis have continuously tried to find this continent, but yet to find true, full proof evidence. Atlantis historical background starts way back when Plato lived. Atlantis fame originated from Plato, a famous philosopher. Theories on Atlantis are plentiful and include many new theories being created everyday. Through

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    Atlantis: Real or Not?

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    the majestic city of Atlantis? Atlantis is the beautiful sunken city filled with new discoveries and exciting inventions. Have you ever wondered of the existence of this phenomenal city? Atlantis is just a myth. There is no proof or evidence of this amazing city. Atlantis is just the Utopian dream Plato wanted to show. The sunken city of Atlantis is just a story. Plato told a story about the City of Atlantis around 360 B.C. The founders of the lost City of Atlantis were half god and half

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    The Myth Of The Atlantis

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    Atlantis , one of the most fascinating enigmas of the past, has never ceased to fascinate and make the world dream. 2400 years after this myth was built by the Greek philosopher Plato, researchers revived the ancient legend of this "lost paradise" myth. The origin of the myth goes back of course to Plato who describes the Atlantis as a civilization barbaric, greedy luxury and whose decadence provoked the anger of the gods who, punishment, caused a cataclysm that engulfs the city. But, researchers

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    Atlantis whenever you hear that word what do you think of. Maybe it is a mystical place where nothing bad ever happens or maybe its a tretorus place where when things are just getting good they take aturn for the worse. Well in todays world we think of both beacuse it is still a mystery that no one has solved till this day. Their are many theories of were it could be and what has really happened to it. So let us get right in to the truth about Atlantis. So have you ever heard of a place called

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    world has yet to verify or condemn: the Lost Continent of Atlantis. Plato gave the world its oldest remaining written account of Atlantis, which he had learned from traveling Egyptians (Mythweb.com), and recorded in his works Timeus and Critias ("Atlantis, Again"). Plato's story explained that Poseidon, god of the sea, created

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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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    Where Is Atlantis Real

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    creatures. This island was called Atlantis. Plato, a philosopher from Greece, was the one who put together the theory of Atlantis. Some people say that Atlantis sank or that it was destroyed by a volcano. But this theory is a hoax, there is nowhere it could be, no one with any influence on anything thinks that it’s real and Plato is the only one who ever wrote about it. Over all the years since the theory was formed, people have proposed several places that Atlantis could have been: in the Mediterranean

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    The Rise of Atlantis The first recorded telling of Atlantis was told by Plato. Some people debate that the first telling of Atlantis was told by Solon 300 years prior to Plato’s telling of Atlantis. The story starts when the atlantic ocean was navigable and there was an island in front of the Pillars of Heracles. It was the said to be bigger than libya and Asia together. The island of Atlantis was a powerful empire that ruled over the whole island and several other parts of the world. Over 11,000

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    Atlantis Research Paper

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    Atlantis, a likely mythical island nation mentioned in Plato’s dialogues “Timaeus” and “Critias,” has been an object of fascination among western philosophers and historians for nearly 2, 400 years (National Geographic). Atlantis has been a myth and legend for many centuries. This research paper will inform readers about the beginning stages of the mythical “lost city” of Atlantis, how it “supposedly” sunk, and if people are still searching for it to this day. Also the search for Atlantis resembles

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