History always fascinates us. We are bound to find out the objects that are hidden. Thus, we embark to explore what is concealed yet present somewhere! Likewise, there used to be flourished, and thriving cities present on the earth back then. But, now there are nowhere to be seen.What happened to them?

There has been a lot of discussion about the Lost City of Atlantis that lies beneath the water. However, no one has ever found a piece of authentic evidence regarding its existence. Similarly, there are a few other underwater cities that are an intense mystery even to date! While archeologists have played their part beautifully and managed to unravel the mystery. Still, the lost underwater cities remain partly covert.

In the past, these cities used to be a part of the incredible kingdoms and were great civilizations. The world saw the fall. So, now the cities are totally forgotten and most of you might have never heard of them.

Therefore, today we are going to discuss 10 of the lost underwater cities that entail a deep mystery in relation to them.

So, without waiting anymore, let’s dig in!

Eidum


Eidum or Eydum is a lost city within The Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is a massive water body that is situated near the border of Germany. Inside The Wadden Sea, there are several strips of islands that are termed as the North Frisian Islands. So, within them, there was this city called Eidum.

Eidum was rebuilt again and again because the city suffers from constant erosion from the North Sea which disturbs it. However, the city got completely destroyed due to a flood, hitting it in the year 1436, killing around 180 people. Because of the flood, the coastal population shifted apart. Even today, the remains of the city could be witnessed when the water goes back.

Dian Kingdom

In the year 2001, a few archaeologist managed to discover this underwater city. The Dian Kingdom was discovered as the archeologists were working in the Fuxian Lake. There, they found a few remains of the city such as buildings and pottery pieces. Also, they found a huge building under the water which depicted the existence of this city. Apart from that, the locals admit to having witnessed ghosts’ towns within the water. The tail has become a quite famous legend that impresses the listeners.

So, through carbon dating, the archaeologists were able to verify the age of the ruins. The Dian Kingdom covers a distance of approximately 2.5 square miles in total.

Llys Helig.

Llys Helig that lost to the sea is again one of the deepest mystery that has not been unraveled completely as of now! The Legend of Llys Helig connects itself to the lost land of Tyno Helig. The Prince of Tyno Helog was known as Helig ap Glannawg who built an enormous palace that was termed as Prince Helig ap Glannawg. The palace was as big as a city!

It was situated near the north of Wales. When surveys were conducted, a great wall was found to be repressed under the ocean on which the city might have positioned in the past.

Olous

Crete is an ocean that is situated near the coastline of Greece. The ocean constantly suffers erosion due to which its parts disrupt and dissolve into the water. Similarly, the city of Olous was lost in the waters where 40,000 people used to live back then!

The archeologists were able to find ancient texts related to the cities of Knossos and the island of Rhodes. People visit the place regularly as they swim in the Elounda Bay. However, nothing could be seen over there in regard to the city apart from a few dispersed wall bases. Although, people claim that the city was very happening in terms of commerce and industry just like the other Greek cities.

Pheia

Ancient Pheia is the ancient city located within the Bay of Agios Andreas. It used to be a significant harbor for ancient Olympia. Nonetheless, it got struck by an earthquake because of which it sunk into the waters. The earthquake was extremely severe which not only destroyed the city of Pheia. Rather, it was responsible for downing the city of Patras and the Temple of Zeus at Olympia.

A number of archeologists discovered the city in 1911 through the remains of the wall that were found submerged in the water. Since then, many archeologists have conducted several excavations and given us proofs of the forgotten city. The remains highlighted the fact that the city was well-constructed and a sophisticated populace lived over here.

Mulifanua Bay


Mulifuana was once a tiny village that was situated in the northern tip of Samoa. A number of workers who traveled the place through a ferry found out several pieces of pottery over there. When extensive research was conducted, it was found out that the pottery dates back to 800 BC. The pottery and the remnants suggested that they belonged to the Lapita Village which was in fact, one of the largest villages of this area.

Moreover, the pottery and the other ruins reflected that the people who used to live here were a powerful race and the land was also considered to be great. Now, if you are willing to visit the place, you will require special permission to enter the premises.


Rungholt

The city of Rungholt was a part of Germany until a storm cleared the town from the world map. It was a small area that held a population of about 25000 people. However, the storm was so harsh that it flounced the population as well as the city completely!

Rungholt was a prosperous city. In the 20th century, a few remnants of the city were found in the Wadden Sea but were swept away. Again, in the 1920s and 1930s, a few remainders of the city were witnessed that suggested that the town was pretty wealthy, having a strong civilization. Also, the archeologists have suggested that the city was a significant port in the past.

Atil

Amongst the long-forgotten lost underwater cities, Atil is also another city that vanished somewhere within the water. Atil was the capital city of the Khazar Empire during the 8th century till the 10th century. It was destroyed by the forces of Kiev in the early 10th century. Nonetheless, the remnants were present on the site for quite a long time until they were swept away due to the great flow of the Caspian Sea.

The ruins of Atil were not discovered until 2008 when a group of a few Russian Archeologists came up with the claim that they have uncovered the ruins of Atil.

Saeftinghe

One-third of the earth’s area is covered with water which means that there are numerous secrecies within the waters. Saeftinghe is one of those secrets! Saeftinghe was the city that endured a giant flood in 1570, even though the area surrounded by it was completely destroyed.

However, after a span of 15 years, the Dutch completely destroyed the city of Saeftinghe, sending it down the drain during an 80 years’ war. It was a well-built city. Agriculture and trade were the main occupations of the people who resided here.

It was a gigantic area where a large population once lived happily. The villagers worked really hard and constructed a number of dikes due to which the area was considered to be fertile land. Now, the land is totally uninhabited and is home to several wildflowers. Here, high-tides could be witnessed that easily accumulates the land, so you are recommended to visit the place in the coordination of an experienced guide.


Phanagoria

Phanagoria was an ancient Greek city that was huge in terms of the area. It is said that the city was extremely substantial because of the trade being carried out through this route. The archeologists that worked in the area believed that Phanagoria was a historic city because of the relics that they found underwater. The lost city is now found under the famous Black Sea.

The archeologists found tombstones, gold and silver objects beneath the water which suggested that they belong to a well-constructed city that is nowhere to be seen today. In 2011, Vladimir Putin took part in Scuba Diving that happened on the archeological site in Phanagoria which is exciting stuff to share!

Conclusion

There might be many other cities of which no clue has been found as yet. Nonetheless, due to the advancements in underwater excavations, a lot of interesting stuff that belonged to the lost cities has been found.

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Saeftinghe

One-third of the earth’s area is covered with water which means that there are numerous secrecies within the waters. Saeftinghe is one of those secrets! Saeftinghe was the city that endured a giant flood in 1570, even though the area surrounded by it was completely destroyed.


However, after a span of 15 years, the Dutch completely destroyed the city of Saeftinghe, sending it down the drain during an 80 years’ war. It was a well-built city. Agriculture and trade were the main occupations of the people who resided here.

It was a gigantic area where a large population once lived happily. The villagers worked really hard and constructed a number of dikes due to which the area was considered to be fertile land. Now, the land is totally uninhabited and is home to several wildflowers. Here, high-tides could be witnessed that easily accumulates the land, so you are recommended to visit the place in the coordination of an experienced guide.


Phanagoria

Phanagoria was an ancient Greek city that was huge in terms of the area. It is said that the city was extremely substantial because of the trade being carried out through this route. The archeologists that worked in the area believed that Phanagoria was a historic city because of the relics that they found underwater. The lost city is now found under the famous Black Sea.

The archeologists found tombstones, gold and silver objects beneath the water which suggested that they belong to a well-constructed city that is nowhere to be seen today. In 2011, Vladimir Putin took part in Scuba Diving that happened on the archeological site in Phanagoria which is exciting stuff to share!

Conclusion

There might be many other cities of which no clue has been found as yet. Nonetheless, due to the advancements in underwater excavations, a lot of interesting stuff that belonged to the lost cities has been found.

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