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Plato was the first to outline the myth of Atlantis 2,300 years ago.
Plato was the first to outline the myth of Atlantis 2,300 years ago.
True
In the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, Graham Hancock argues that a giant asteroid caused the cataclysmic destruction of Atlantis.
In the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, Graham Hancock argues that a giant asteroid caused the cataclysmic destruction of Atlantis.
False
According to Graham Hancock, mainstream academics fully support his claims about the destruction of Atlantis.
According to Graham Hancock, mainstream academics fully support his claims about the destruction of Atlantis.
False
Archaeologists have praised the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse for its scientific accuracy.
Archaeologists have praised the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse for its scientific accuracy.
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The popularity of the story of Atlantis has been maintained due to its lack of controversy and little interest in society.
The popularity of the story of Atlantis has been maintained due to its lack of controversy and little interest in society.
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Plato attributed the destruction of Atlantis to errant comets, according to Hancock's argument.
Plato attributed the destruction of Atlantis to errant comets, according to Hancock's argument.
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The destruction of the Greek island of Santorini is believed to be the likely site of the original Atlantis.
The destruction of the Greek island of Santorini is believed to be the likely site of the original Atlantis.
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The alternative view supports that the destruction of Atlantis happened 12,000 years ago.
The alternative view supports that the destruction of Atlantis happened 12,000 years ago.
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The volcanic event on Santorini involved hurling fourteen cubic miles of rocks into the atmosphere.
The volcanic event on Santorini involved hurling fourteen cubic miles of rocks into the atmosphere.
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Plato described a lost culture that resonated controversially through the ages as Atlantis.
Plato described a lost culture that resonated controversially through the ages as Atlantis.
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Study Notes
The Myth of Atlantis
- The myth of Atlantis has been an inspiration to many writers, including Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, HP Lovecraft, Conan Doyle, Brecht, and science fiction writers.
- The likely site of the original Atlantis is believed to be the Greek island of Santorini, which was destroyed by volcanic eruptions around 1630BC.
The Destruction of Santorini
- The volcanic eruption of Santorini was one of the most violent in human history, hurling 14 cubic miles of rock into the atmosphere.
- The eruption triggered huge tsunamis and a hail of ash that destroyed the Minoan civilisation on Crete.
Plato's Account
- Plato attributed the destruction of the Minoan civilisation to a civilisation he called Atlantis, which he described in his writings.
- The myth of Atlantis has demonstrated remarkable persistence over time, with thousands of interpretations generated since Plato's time.
The Netflix Series Ancient Apocalypse
- The Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, presented by Graham Hancock, argues that a sophisticated culture was destroyed by floods triggered by a giant comet.
- Hancock accuses archaeologists of covering up this catastrophic tale of civilisation's spread and of having "extremely defensive, arrogant and patronising" attitudes.
Criticism of Ancient Apocalypse
- Archaeologists have denounced Ancient Apocalypse for providing little evidence to support its grandiose claims and for promoting conspiracy theories dressed up as science.
- The series has sparked controversy and raised questions about the attractions of the tale of Atlantis.
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Test your knowledge about the myth of Atlantis and the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse with this quiz. Explore the different interpretations and controversies surrounding this ancient tale, as well as insights from Graham Hancock's presentation.
