Discovering Atlantis

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the fourth century before Christ, the philosopher Plato penned two dialogues that would spark one of humanity's most enduring mysteries. Within the pages of the Timaeus and the Critias, he introduced the world to Atlantis, a magnificent island civilization that supposedly existed nine thousand years before his own time. What began as a philosophical allegory has evolved into one of history's most captivating enigmas, inspiring countless expeditions, theories, and debates that continue to this day. Plato's account describes Atlantis as a naval power located beyond the Pillars of Hercules, what we now know as the Strait of Gibraltar. According to his narrative, this advanced civilization possessed remarkable technological achievements and military prowess that allowed them to dominate much of the Mediterranean world. The island itself was depicted as a marvel of engineering, with concentric rings of water and land, magnificent temples, and harbors that could accommodate vast fleets of ships. The story, as Plato tells it, was passed down through generations, originating from the Egyptian priests who shared their ancient records with Solon, the great Athenian lawgiver. Solon supposedly brought this knowledge back to Athens, where it eventually reached Plato through his family lineage. This chain of transmission has been both the foundation of belief in Atlantis and the source of scholarly skepticism about its historical reality.