Underground Civilizations Covered-Up For 100 Years | Ancient Lost Worlds: EP5 | Full Documentary
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The account discusses the discovery of ancient underwater ruins off the coast of Mahabelli Purum, India, after the 2004 tsunami. Archaeologists had been investigating the area for two years prior to the tsunami. When the waters receded, they revealed structures believed to date back to the 7th century AD, including a famous Shore Temple. Local fishermen reported seeing multiple temples, but archaeologists confirmed only a few. Some researchers suggest the ruins could be much older, possibly dating back to 10,000 years ago. The impact of the encounter includes ongoing archaeological investigations and a shift in understanding the region's historical significance.
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The documentary explores the underwater ruins discovered off the coast of southern India after the 2004 tsunami, suggesting they may date back to 10,000 years ago. It includes firsthand accounts from fishermen and insights from archaeologists, highlighting the ongoing investigation into these ancient structures.
Massive underwater ruins discovered off the coast of southern India after the 2004 tsunami may date back to 10,000 years ago.
Graeme Hancock
“I have long regarded it because of its flood myths and fisherman sightings as a very likely place in which discoveries of underwater structures could be made.”
Rajie Nigam
“Though some of the remains were badly damaged due to strong underwater current and swell and covered with thick aquatic growth, they could make out that they were part of a building complex.”
Dr. Victoria Smith
“The eruption was so destructive that it would have darkened the entire region for at least a week.”
Dr. Christine McIntyre
“Every time the results came back, they were the same, and they were a long way off the estimates.”
Managed by: Indian National Institute of Oceanography
Investigate submerged ancient structures