See what? : Atlantis

Each week I (captaincoochie) will present a new structure or monument. This new structure is not necessarily very famous and it might not even be known. It is time for these unknown or forgotten structures to be acknowledged.

The Underwater City of Atlantis (in Greek, Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, "island of Atlas") is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato’s dialogues Timaeus and Critias. In Plato's account, Atlantis was a military city perfecting in naval power. It is located in front of the Pillars of Hercules that conquered many parts of Western Europe approximately 9600 BC. After a failed attempt to invade Athens, Atlantis sank into the ocean "in a single day and night of misfortune". Scholars dispute whether and how much Plato's story or account was inspired by older traditions. Some scholars argue Plato drew upon memories of past events such as the Thera eruption or the Trojan War, while others insist that he took inspiration from contemporary events like the destruction of Helike in 373 BC or the failed Athenian invasion of Sicily in 415–413 BC. This ancient forgotten city has had many people go and look for it, but they have all failed, it has also inspired movie directors such as Gary Trousdale, who has made a cartoon version of atlantis who has taught everyone about this great monument.
- CaptainCoochie