The history surrounding the city of Atlantis is approximately 2,500 years old. It is commonly shared that the city sank after a battle, although this possibility has been discounted by scholars.
However, more recent studies are examining the seabed in search of new archaeological finds. Could the city of Atlantis be found in the middle?
New technologies advance marine discoveries
As experts say, it would be possible to find the city of Atlantis if it was submerged magnetic field. Therefore, research based on this hypothesis was developed by the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences at the University of Bradford in the UK.
The aim of the project does not focus on the encounter with Atlantis. However, it is believed that at the end of the Ice Age there was a continent that connected Britain to continental Europe.
This connection, in turn, existed about 8,000 years ago and it is not known whether its sinking was caused by a tsunami or even melting glaciers.
The submerged region became known as dog country. It is known to have been on the North Sea and is believed to be one of the largest prehistoric settlements in Europe. In addition, it is a civilization rich in natural resources and biodiversity.
Other studies have already found evidence of its existence, such as the remains of a mammoth, deer antlers, hunting weapons, stone tools and even a Neanderthal skull.
How do researchers search for archaeological sites?
Magnetometry technology is used to find the desired signals from the hidden continent. With this it is possible to detect changes in the magnetic field in order to study the geology of the site.
Therefore, the search for regions in the North Sea is occurring at an accelerated pace due to the UK’s interest in wind energy development.
The country’s investments in wind energy aim to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. While this change is positive, construction work could destroy archaeological sites that have yet to be discovered.
Even if it is not about the search for the city of Atlantis, the investigation using the geophysical technique will eventually be useful in the search for the continent and places under the sea.