An underwater discovery has revived one of the great mysteries of antiquity, with new evidence that could change history.
Has Atlantis finally surfaced? Archaeologist reveals sonar scans off Spanish coast
Michael Donnellan, archaeologist and researcher, claims to have located the remains of the legendary city of Atlantis near the coast of Cádiz, in southern Spain.
He presented his findings at the Cosmic Summit conference in North Carolina, where he also showcased a documentary featuring images obtained through underwater technology.
Donnellan‘s evidence for Atlantis
The archaeologist states that, after eight years of work using sonar and LiDAR scanners, he has identified three submerged concentric walls carved into the seabed. According to Donnellan, the dimensions and layout match the city described by Plato in the dialogues Timaeus and Critias.
Donnellan also claims to have found a rectangular monument at the center, which he links to the Temple of Poseidon. The site includes sculpted canals, collapsed walls, and perfectly cut stone blocks, suggesting a large-scale artificial construction.
The images show his team exploring these underwater structures, where right angles, flat surfaces, and massive rectangular stones displaced from their original positions can be seen, as if a great catastrophe had thrown them.
Science or Myth?
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Although much of the scientific community considers Atlantis a myth, Donnellan believes these clues provide a basis to reconsider that view, as he says everything aligns with Plato’s description. The archaeologist connects the site’s destruction to a possible catastrophe that occurred around 11,600 years ago and claims to have explored only a quarter of the area. Donnellan sees his possible discovery as a major key to opening up a new perspective on ancient history.
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