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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AtlantisAtlantis - Wikipedia

    In the story, Atlantis is described as a naval empire that ruled all Western parts of the known world, [1] [2] making it the literary counter-image of the Achaemenid Empire. [3] After an ill-fated attempt to conquer "Ancient Athens," Atlantis falls out of favor with the deities and submerges into the Atlantic Ocean.

  2. Apr 30, 2024 · First described by Plato in his dialogues Timaeus and Critias in 360 B.C.E., the Lost City of Atlantis was a purported civilization near the Strait of Gibraltar that sank into the Atlantic.

  3. Jun 20, 2024 · Atlantis, a legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean, lying west of the Strait of Gibraltar. It was a rich island whose powerful princes conquered many of the lands of the Mediterranean until they were finally defeated by the Athenians.

  4. www.history.com › topics › folkloreAtlantis - HISTORY

    Oct 7, 2010 · Atlantis, a likely mythical island nation mentioned in Plato’s dialogues “Timaeus” and “Critias,” has been an object of fascination among western philosophers and historians for nearly ...

  5. The legend of Atlantis is a story about a moral, spiritual people who lived in a highly advanced, utopian civilization. But they became greedy, petty, and "morally bankrupt," and the gods "became...

  6. Atlantis Residence @ Icon Stay Melaka enjoys a location in Malacca, 1.4 miles from Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and 1.5 miles from Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. This apartment features free private parking and an elevator. The apartment provides an outdoor swimming pool and full-day security.

  7. Sep 29, 2018 · According to legend, the ancient gods and goddesses divided all the land in the world among each other. Poseidon was given the island of Atlantis – which was actually the size of a continent. Atlantis was said to be larger than Libya and Asia Minor combined, making it a respectable piece of land to inherit.

  8. Apr 22, 2022 · Plato's Atlantis was introduced to the historical record as an allegory, a myth. So when was it first interpreted as being a real place? The hunt for the lost city of Atlantis has proven a long and arduous one, with many loose threads and dead ends.

  9. Apr 8, 2016 · Atlantis is a legendary city described by the Greek philosopher Plato (c. 429 – 347 BCE). Atlantis, a fabulously wealthy and advanced civilization, was swept into the sea and lost forever in a story...

  10. Feb 17, 2011 · First described by Plato, Atlantis and its catastrophic downfall is one of popular science's most enduring controversies - the original location of the vanished civilisation is still hotly...

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