Archaeologist Claims Cádiz, Spain, Could Be the Lost City of Atlantis

The search for the legendary lost city of Atlantis has turned its focus to the southern coast of Spain, specifically the city of Cádiz. Archaeologist Michael Donnellan argues that Cádiz perfectly matches Plato’s description of Atlantis in his work *Critias*.

According to Donnellan, Cádiz is located on a flat plain, with a continental shelf extending into the Atlantic, aligning with Plato’s depiction of the lost city. Plato described Atlantis as a region surrounded by high mountains, rich in wildlife, and home to an advanced civilization that was swallowed by the sea in a great catastrophe 11,600 years ago.

Donnellan points to large circular structures on the seabed off the coast of Cádiz, visible in satellite images, as potential remnants of Atlantis’ capital. These structures feature massive concentric walls, carved channels, and a rectangular ruin in the center resembling the Temple of Poseidon.

Traces of a Great Catastrophe:
Archaeological finds in the region also align with Plato’s descriptions of wildlife, including ancient horse species, bulls, and evidence of ivory trade, suggesting the area was once inhabited by an advanced society.

Donnellan believes that human-made areas discovered in caves during excavations could have been built by survivors of a great catastrophe who sought refuge in the mountains.

The catastrophe that led to Atlantis’ destruction may be linked to sudden climate changes at the end of the Younger Dryas ice age around 11,600 years ago.

While Donnellan’s claims remain controversial in the scientific community, the search for the lost city of Atlantis continues.