For Atlantis, turn right at Cyprus

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential discovery of the lost civilization of Atlantis, specifically a claim regarding its location on the sea floor between Cyprus and Syria. Participants explore various theories about the existence of Atlantis, its origins, and the evidence supporting or refuting such claims.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a claim that a researcher has identified the location of Atlantis based on extensive research and oceanographic data.
  • Another participant argues that Atlantis is purely a product of imagination, suggesting it originated from a Greek individual's confabulation or hallucination.
  • A participant questions the validity of the discovery, emphasizing the need for concrete proof such as photographs or sonar graphs before accepting the claim.
  • One participant proposes an alternative theory, suggesting that if Atlantis existed, it might have been located in the Atlantic Ocean, near Cuba, referencing underwater structures.
  • Another participant shares a link to a source that they believe supports the idea of Atlantis being in the Atlantic, indicating a search for further evidence.
  • A later reply confirms agreement with the previous participant's suggestion about the Atlantic location.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the existence and location of Atlantis. Some believe in the possibility of its existence based on recent claims, while others remain skeptical, viewing it as a myth. The discussion does not reach a consensus.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the need for empirical evidence to support claims about Atlantis, indicating that the discussion is influenced by varying interpretations of historical and archaeological data.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in mythology, archaeology, oceanography, and historical debates regarding ancient civilizations may find this discussion relevant.

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After nearly a decade of rummaging through libraries, studying maps, reading ancient works and pouring over oceanographic data, an American researcher believes he has discovered the site of the lost civilisation on the sea floor between Cyprus and Syria, not far from Greece and Egypt, from where the legend of Atlantis originated.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1051220,00.html
 
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My opinion is that Atlantis originated exclusively in the imagination of a certain Greek person, during an inexplicable bout of confabulation, or hallucination in what was otherwise a sober and realistic mind.

It seems that I hear about a new discovery of what could have been Atlantis once or twice a year. I really don't believe there was an Atlantis.
 
If he's pinpointed the location, where's the proof? If I think I'm on the brink of a monumentual discovery like this, I'd go the extra mile and get proof. Pictures, sonar graphs, undeniable proof. THEN I publish my results. Almost only counts in horshoes and hand grenades
 
Almost only counts in horshoes and hand grenades

Hey, its the 21st century. Nukes work too.
 
If Atlantis existed, I think it was in the Atlantic (duh). Here maybe?:
http://www.earthfiles.com
(I've not been there in a while, so it may take some searching, it was right on top last time, about Cuba and underwater structures)
 
Yes, that's what I meant!
 

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