EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Most Mysterious Underwater Ruins
from The World and Its Superlatives · host Tommy Vongphouthone
This episode explores submerged cities and structures hidden beneath oceans and lakes, including Dwarka in India, Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt, the Yonaguni formation in Japan, Pavlopetri in Greece, and the preserved Lion City in China. It examines how earthquakes, rising sea levels, geological changes, and human activity can send entire settlements underwater. The episode also discusses the role of modern technology in underwater archaeology and how myths often grow around unexplained discoveries. Ultimately, it shows that underwater ruins are reminders of shifting coastlines and fragile civilizations, revealing that vast chapters of human history remain preserved beneath the sea.
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