TSUNAMI 3,500 years ago??
Until about 3,500 years ago, a spectacular ancient civilization was flourishing in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The ancient Minoans were building palaces, paved streets and sewers, while most Europeans were still living in primitive huts.
The myth of Atlantis, the city state that was lost beneath the sea, was first mentioned by Plato over 2000 years ago.
It has had a hold on the popular imagination for centuries.
A group of scientists have uncovered new evidence that the island of Crete was hit by a massive tsunami at the same time that Minoan culture disappeared.
Many scientists are still of the view that these waves only blasted material away and did not leave much behind in the way of deposits.
Source: bbc.com
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