Summary The fabled island that vanished beneath the waves is one of the greatest enigmas of the ancient world. Described by Plato, Atlantis was initially thought to be just myth and legend. But could the lost civilization be real? For decades archaeologists searched for evidence, then on the Greek island of Santorini they found a remarkable city that was buried 3500 years ago by a major volcanic eruption. Architectural Historian Clairy Palyvou walks us through the excavations, revealing an incredibly advanced civilisation; just as Plato describes. But what exactly happened to bury this ancient city?
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Corey Johnson Mark Bazeley Joseph May Chris Naunton
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : May 29, 2016
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : Smithsonian Channel profile: "Secrets"
Language : English
Production companies : BBC Television Blink Films Blink Entertainment
Summary The fabled island that vanished beneath the waves is one of the greatest enigmas of the ancient world. Described by Plato, Atlantis was initially thought to be just myth and legend. But could the lost civilization be real? For decades archaeologists searched for evidence, then on the Greek island of Santorini they found a remarkable city that was buried 3500 years ago by a major volcanic eruption. Architectural Historian Clairy Palyvou walks us through the excavations, revealing an incredibly advanced civilisation; just as Plato describes. But what exactly happened to bury this ancient city?
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : May 29, 2016
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : Smithsonian Channel profile: "Secrets"
Language : English
Production companies : BBC Television Blink Films Blink Entertainment
