Most of us have heard of the Lost City of Atlantis, a few of us by way of a campy '70's show "Man From Atlantis", but did it really exsist or was it just a fantasy from antiquity?
Atlantis was first described in literature written in 360B.C. by Plato, a classical Greek philosopher. Since then it has intrigued generations of those curious about the ancient world. Even though there has been little proof such as a civilization existed. At least until the 1960's. When the Bimini Road was discovered by a pilot flying over the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas.
Called the Bimini Road or the Bimini Wall, this1/2 mile long beach rock formation lies one mile off North Bimini Island in 15 feet of water. These stones are called the Bimini Road or Bimini Wall because the rock are lined up in straight rows, much like a human-made road or wall. That's why many think the Bimini Road is part of a road to Atlantis or part of one of Alantis' walls.
Because of this "connection" those interested in discovering or disproving if indeed the Bimini Road is part of Atlantis or not, have been exploring the area since the 1970's.
Whether you are a geologist who wants to prove that the Bimini Road is nothing more than an unusual underwater beach rock formation or a person intent on uncovering the secrets of Atlantis, this area makes a great Bahama vacation destination. You can take a boat a sea plane to the Bimini Islands, just 50 miles off the coast of Miami, Florida. Once there it is easy to find a snorkel or scuba dive tour to take you out to the Bimini Road site. Then YOU can decide the truth Atlantis or not?
You know, after seeing the picture, I couldn't tell you if I believed in Atlantis or not. It seems far fetched, however, the stones look like they were intentionally put there like that. And it's cool it's so accessible from Florida! You've sold me on going to see it.
ReplyDeleteThis is some very interesting information that I did not know about. Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is pretty crazy though that there are rocks in rows down there like that.. Does make you wonder?
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read about.
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