Lost underwater city found?

[Deus]

Ok, I have been searching everywhere for this info. A family reliable member of mine said they saw something on TV about a lost city that was found uncovered by the Tsunami in Indonesia? Has anyone heard of this? Dive mecca?

 

[Vie]

There was a report that the tsunami could have uncovered the remains of an ancient port city off the coast in southern India.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4257181.stm

 

[mnj1233]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=3610366
This is a cool article.

 

[Deus]

Nice little read. Definatly sparks interest. Are there any know underwater cities that are accessible tot he dive comunity?

 

[creamofwheat]

Nice little read. Definatly sparks interest. Are there any know underwater cities that are accessible tot he dive comunity?

I have heard about one, but it is all under ice somewhere. I totally can't remember where it is at all, but apparently people do dive it.

The idea of underwater cities intrigues me. It makes me think of the whole Atlantis legend thing. Hee. Thanks for the article links.

 

[KingViper]

There is a man made lake here that we dive in. They flooded a whole town when they made it. The houses and barns are everywhere. It's a really neat dive site!

 

[String]

They flooded an entire valley and town here to make a reservoir.

...and then said nobody can dive it for health and safety reasons.

 

[DandyDon]

Nice little read. Definatly sparks interest. Are there any know underwater cities that are accessible tot he dive comunity?

Alexandria Egypt

http://www.abc.se/~m10354/publ/alexandr.htm

The waters around Pharos, off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, are peopled by strange creatures. Dive down six or eight metres and you’ll find yourself face to face with sphinxes and colossal statues of men and women. It’s easy to forget the brilliantly coloured fish swimming gaily among the enormous stone blocks...



Underwater archaeologists swim around just as blissfully, overjoyed by the certainty of having discovered what remains of the seventh wonder of the world: the Alexandria Lighthouse. Diving buffs will soon be able to share their enthusiasm if a project to turn this unique site into an underwater archaeological park takes shape. The project was discussed by archaeologists, marine environment specialists and decision-makers at a multidisciplinary workshop in Alexandria from 7 -11 April 1997, initiated by the University of Lille (France), UNESCO and the Supreme Council of Egyptian Antiquities (SCA). Launched by Hassan El-Banna of the Alexandria University and Selim Morcos, a UNESCO consultant, the project is aimed at preserving the relics in situ.

 

[aquaoren]

I don't know. Eventhough it should be a very interesting dive, the harbour of Alexandria isn't one of the places I'd like to dive.

 

[mnj1233]

They flooded an entire valley and town here to make a reservoir.

...and then said nobody can dive it for health and safety reasons.

Nice pics String. Maybe I could join you one day if I can make it there.