From: mk_thisisit
Archaeological research has explored the relationship between ancient Egypt and other ancient civilizations, but the concept of lost civilizations like Atlantis remains a subject of ongoing discussion and scientific inquiry [00:58:55].
The Concept of Atlantis
The idea of Atlantis, famously written about by Plato, is often associated with a location where a significant event, such as a volcanic eruption, might have occurred [00:00:48]. Plato, a philosopher with a strong interest in Egypt—having spent two years studying with priests in Heliopolis—introduced this concept [00:59:06]. However, evidence for a great civilization that simply collapsed underground is generally considered a creation of fantasy [00:59:31].
Volcanic Eruptions and Lost Worlds
Modern research on the island of Thera in Greece supports the idea that a significant world could have been engulfed [00:01:00]. The eruption of the Great Volcano on Thera was so powerful that its remnants, including volcanic powder, have been discovered in northern Egypt [00:59:56]. Austrian excavations in Telda confirm the presence of volcanic remains in the earth there [01:00:10]. This phenomenon fuels the speculation that such an explosion could be linked to the destruction of Atlantis [01:00:25].
The Future of Research
While current studies are still early [01:00:54], underwater archaeology, which is increasingly active along the Mediterranean coast, is expected to play a crucial role [01:00:58]. Future explorations of the Mediterranean seabed may potentially reveal whether a volcanic event contributed to the disappearance of a civilization, even if not the entirety of a “great Atlantis” [01:01:09]. This emerging field holds significant promise for new discoveries [01:01:29].