Have any cities been found underwater?


Have any cities been found underwater? The 32,000-year-old underwater city of Dwarka, or “Gateway to Heaven,” was discovered submerged some 100 feet below the Gulf of Cambay in 1988. Ancient structures, pillars, grids of a city, and ancient artifacts were found.


What is the oldest city underwater?

Pavlopetri is the oldest underwater city in the world: archeologists have determined that Pavlopetri dates from Minoan times, over 5000 years ago.


Can you visit underwater cities?

Discover ancient cultures, explore an underwater prison, or follow in the steps of archeologists by visiting some of these underwater cities. The St. Lawrence River is home to nearly a dozen “Lost Villages.” The historic towns (some were founded back in the late 1700's) were sacrificed to the St.