These 5 beautiful cities were swallowed by Sea, they submerged due to…, their names are…

Submerged Cities: As scientists are going deeper in the sea, more interesting revelations are happening. Ancient cities were found that were submerged in the sea. The actual reason behind the submerging of these cities is still a mystery that has to be solved. Do you know which ancient cities were submerged? These cities have now disappeared into the depths of history, whose stories are shocking. Here are top five ancient cities that got submerged with time.

Baia

Italian city Baia was once known for its hot springs and luxurious palaces. This was the favourite city of Roman kings. But Baia faced the nature’s fury and sank under the sea due to continues volcanic activities. People perform scuba diving to see the remains of the city.

Thonis-Heraklion

The Egyptian city was famous for its trade and religious faith. It is a belief that It is said that Hercules set foot in Egypt from here. But with time the city was submerged in water due to change in direction of the river, which led to soil erosion.

Derwent

Once a beautiful city in England, now buried under water. Derwent was not submerged by a natural disaster, but it was deliberately submerged. In 1930s, when cities felt the increasing need for water, Derwent was sacrificed to build a reservoir. It is still visible, but only when the reservoir dries up.

Villa Epecuen

Villa Epecuen was famous far and wide for its clean water. Due to a massive flood in 1985, the entire city was submerged in 10 meters deep sea water. When the water receded after 25 years in 2009, its remains became visible again.

Port Royal

This Jamaican city, in the 17th century, was infamous for pirates and black businesses. In 1692, a massive earthquake jolted the city and a tsunami swallowed it in no time. This city is still hidden in the depths of the sea with its dark history.

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