Atlantis: Legend, Evidence and the Search for a Lost World
The Story, the Myths and the Modern Quest to Find the Most Famous Lost Civilization of All Time
Follow Atlantis from Plato’s original account through archaeology, catastrophe theories and the modern search for the world’s most famous lost civilization.
About this book
Atlantis has been searched for almost everywhere—but what did Plato actually say?
This book begins with Timaeus and Critias, then follows the story through Solon, the Pillars of Heracles, Bronze Age catastrophes and leading real-world inspirations such as Minoan Crete, Akrotiri, Santorini, Helike and Tartessos. It distinguishes the ancient literary tradition from the many later versions of Atlantis that entered archaeology, occultism and popular culture.
Atlantis: Legend, Evidence and the Search for a Lost World is designed for readers who want to keep the mystery alive while asking the question every Atlantis theory must eventually face: what evidence would actually prove it?