Lost City Of India

According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that there was a city called Dwarka. Marine biologists have found the remains of this city in the Gulf of Cambay off the western coast of India. It is said that this city was the busiest trade center of western coast of ancient India. Now Dwarka has become the most well studied underwater site.

Underwater Sphinx

What if you go underwater dive for the study of the shipwreck but you discover a Sphinx? In 2014, Jack Nelson went for the study of the shipwreck but he stumbled upon a weird looking statue that resembled the Great Egyptian Sphinx. After the chemical test, the monument showed that it was most likely taken from a quarry near Wadi Rahanu which is an Ancient Egyptian Region and is in water for more almost 2500 years.

Olive Oil

A 7500-year-old well was discovered off the coast in Haifa, Israel. The remains appear to be of the Neolithic Village. The remains of the village are helping in the understanding of how the pre-historic societies worked. At the site, they discovered many olive oil production plants which are assumed to be the oldest olive oil production centers.

Cleopatra’s Lost Kingdom

In 1988, a team of archeologists, led by Frenchman Franck started to dig the ancient city. The city had submerged into the water after several earthquakes. The artifacts found in the water were however intact. Among the discovered artifacts there was a statue of Cleopatra’s royal living quarters.

Circle Of Mystery

Yoji Ookata is a Japanese photographer and scuba diver. While diving 80 feet below the sea level. He discovered a mysterious circle that was formed by the pufferfish in the sea as a mating ritual.

Loki’s Castle

Underwater, there are 5 active hydrothermal vents which are located between Greenland and Norway. It has been home to more than 20 new animal species. After the discovery was made, the Norwegian government is planning to build a national park. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that the home of these new species remain untouched.