No solid proof exists, though some believe Atlantis could be a misinterpreted real historical event (e.g., Thera eruption). The story of Atlantis comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who described it as a powerful island civilization that sank into the ocean thousands of years ago. However, historians and scientists have never found physical evidence of such a lost continent.
Some researchers believe Plato’s tale might have been inspired by real events, such as the Thera (Santorini) volcanic eruption around 1600 BCE. This disaster destroyed parts of the Minoan civilization, a highly advanced society in the Aegean Sea. Other theories suggest Atlantis could be linked to flood myths or misinterpretations of sunken cities.
Despite many claims and searches, no remains of Atlantis—or any advanced lost continent—have been discovered. While civilizations have been lost to time due to natural disasters, the idea of a highly advanced, sunken super-civilization remains a myth rather than a proven historical fact.
