Do you believe that the ancient city of Atlantis existed?

Question

There are many historical accounts all over the world that describes a civilzation that was lost in the great flood. The Egyptian and Mayan culture's brilliance sprang from nowhere. So could ancient Atlanteans, who survuived the flood, taught them technology unsurpassed even today? (--megalithic structures, stone cutting in micrometer accuracy, astronomical feats, naza lines, etc..)

It is a common misconception that Plato was the only one to mention Atlantis.

Answer 1

Yes I do believe it existed.

Answer 2

There was an island in the Mediterranean which had a volcanic eruption about 10 times the one that buried Pompeii. It happened about 100 years before the stories of Atlantis began. Half of the island slipped into the sea. They have recently been diving near what's left, and found evidence of a very early Minoan culture that was rich in artistry, and which appears to have been a very peaceful, educated culture. They also had a port which resembles the description of the one mentioned in the stories. As to the other cultures being influenced, there is plenty of history showing the Egyptians' culture didn't just "spring from nowhere." There were several steps along the way to the Giza Pyramids, like the Stepped Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, and missteps like the Bent Pyramid. Also, at least one well-known archeologist has done a show explaining why there are so many pyramids across the world. There are many differences between them, both in looks and in use, and it is logical that if you want something to last, you build it in a pyramid shape, because is it less likely to fall. There's a reason the Great Pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient world that is still standing. I think it would be pretty insulting to those other cultures to assume they weren't capable of figuring these things out for themselves.

Answer 3

Yes...and No. Yes I believe there was a highly advanced civilization that existed thousands of years ago that was the progenitor of all the civilizations that followed, but Plato's Atlantis, like most mythological subjects, is truth wrapped in legend.

Answer 4

exist? no, total myth.

it was a made up city, based on some cities of the day, and it was a story about humility. The people of Atlantis got greedy, and selfish and their perfect culture was destroyed.

It is a story about human nature.

It was first written by plato, and he is the only one in history to write about it, and his own student, Aristotle said he believes it was made up.

Answer 5

I feel almost certain that this place existed--but find it only an interest and nothing much more--because it is the present time in scope that has my full bore attention--wherever / whatever / whenever Atlantis doen't stir my stew at all

Answer 6

Yes there was a civilization in India that was lost in India right after the Mahabharata period when lord krishna was alive.The remains are still there.This mite be the atlantis that ppl refer to.

Answer 7

Yes I believe in Atlantis I also think that I know where El Dorado is.

Answer 8

I think there is some very good evidence that it existed. How advanced was it, that we will not know until we find it. It could have been more advanced than anything we know now or it could have just been the most advanced place for its time.

Answer 9

It's hard to say, was it a real place? Or, is it a metaphor, meant to represent the feelings of the time, meant to capture the imagination, as we sometimes use Camelot to represent a feeling that was perfect and lost?

Answer 10

As of yet there is no archaeological evidence to prove the existence, ie. advanced technology etc... So I would have to say no, but it would be cool.