Minoan Theory Atlantic Theory Bermuda Theory South America Theory Survey

Atlantis, the legendary lost continent of antiquity, has haunted men’s minds for countless centuries. It was mentioned for the first time by Plato, a Greek philosopher. He wrote his thoughts and theories of Atlantis down in two dialogues: Timaeus and Critias. Hardly twenty pages are filled by his comment about Atlantis but 25,000 books have been written about this topic. In spite of almost no direct evidence of it's existence, it holds a great fascination on many people in the world, especially on scientists.

Many reasons indirectly point to the real existence of Atlantis, for example old maps of the world, comprehensive astronomical knowledge in the system of the calendar of the old Mayas. Therefore a lot of different theories about its location developed. Today so many exist that it is nearly impossible to get a clear overview of them. Some scientists claim that Thera or Santurinie, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, once was Atlantis, while others take their cue from Plato’s theory which located Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean. It has even been placed in the Pacific Ocean! Some of these theories are understandable to some extent, but there are also some views whose arguments seem to be far-fetched.

We offer four of the many theories concerning Atlantis, including:

Atlantic Island Theory - This theory is the traditional point of view, placing Atlantis right where Plato said it would be, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. . .

Minoan Thera Theory - This theory differs from the other theories in that it puts the Atlantis civilization in the exact opposite location of where Plato said Atlantis was. . .

Bermuda Theory - This theory, favored by psychics positions the sunken Atlantis in the Bermuda Triangle. . .

South American Theory - An old theory with relatively new support, drawing upon satellite photographs and reexaminations of ancient measurements. . .

Finally, decide on your own which one seems most probable to you and vote in the Atlantis Theories Survey!