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| A diver swims above the new wall was found in Pavlopetri. |
Greece - Archaeologists observe the ruins of ancient cities submerged off the coast of Greece which was estimated to be 5,000 years old, making it the oldest underwater city in the world today.
The project this summer is the first of five years of cooperation between Greek and British researchers to investigate Pavlopetri, which has never since been found and studied and mapped by a British archaeologist in 1967-1968.
Dr. Jon Henderson, an archaeologist from the University of Nottingham, joined the research led by Elias Spondylis of Underwater Archaeological Objects Ephorate part of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture in Greece. Dr. Henderson is the first archaeologist in 40 years who received an official license from the Greek government to work there.
The project this summer is the first of five years of cooperation between Greek and British researchers to investigate Pavlopetri, which has never since been found and studied and mapped by a British archaeologist in 1967-1968.
Dr. Jon Henderson, an archaeologist from the University of Nottingham, joined the research led by Elias Spondylis of Underwater Archaeological Objects Ephorate part of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture in Greece. Dr. Henderson is the first archaeologist in 40 years who received an official license from the Greek government to work there.
"It is very exciting. I've read about this site when I was young and it was hard to believe that I am not just dive in there but also had the opportunity to do it. Later we found out about 9,000 square meters of new buildings recently looking for movement in sand, was incredible, "said Dr. Henderson.
Pavlopetri located at a depth of 3-4 meters under the water not far from the sandy beaches of southern Laconia.
The city is still very full. Building houses, roads, courtyards, buildings worship, cemeteries, everything is mapped using 3-D digital equipment the most advanced.
Pavlopetri was once thought to have originated from the Mycenaean period (about 1680-1180 BC), from the period of history that is rich in ancient Greek literature and myth. From Neolithic pottery objects recently discovered show where this might have been occupied since at least 2800 BC. By studying this important marine places, researchers hope to better understand the heritage of the Greek Bronze Age.
Dr. Chrysanthi Gallou, a specialist in prehistoric Aegean at the University of Nottingham, is responsible for studying many of the findings.
Pavlopetri located at a depth of 3-4 meters under the water not far from the sandy beaches of southern Laconia.
The city is still very full. Building houses, roads, courtyards, buildings worship, cemeteries, everything is mapped using 3-D digital equipment the most advanced.
Pavlopetri was once thought to have originated from the Mycenaean period (about 1680-1180 BC), from the period of history that is rich in ancient Greek literature and myth. From Neolithic pottery objects recently discovered show where this might have been occupied since at least 2800 BC. By studying this important marine places, researchers hope to better understand the heritage of the Greek Bronze Age.
Dr. Chrysanthi Gallou, a specialist in prehistoric Aegean at the University of Nottingham, is responsible for studying many of the findings.
"The finding that I like the most is the filter clay of the early Mycenaean that may be used to produce a type of alcoholic beverage," he said. "The most striking finding is that the newly discovered monument building megaron the great hall."
One of the main objectives in next year's project is to study the land and the surrounding area as well as learn how this site can be submerged under water, said Dr. Henderson.
"The water level up and down for many reasons ... But we know that sea levels in the Mediterranean has not changed much in 5,000 BP (about 50 cm per thousand years), meaning we can not say the sea surface height as a causal factor inundation Pavlopetri , "he explained.
One of the main objectives in next year's project is to study the land and the surrounding area as well as learn how this site can be submerged under water, said Dr. Henderson.
"The water level up and down for many reasons ... But we know that sea levels in the Mediterranean has not changed much in 5,000 BP (about 50 cm per thousand years), meaning we can not say the sea surface height as a causal factor inundation Pavlopetri , "he explained.
"Therefore, we may see the influence of ground motion effects. Eastern Mediterranean is one of the most active earthquake regions in the world. Example, the western Crete was up 6 meter while the Bay of Naples fell nearly 10 feet. Seems Pavlopetri already dropped to 4-5 meters after 1000 BC, judging from the evidence of pottery, "he continued.
"Are Pavlopetri submerged abandoned because we do not know. Maybe this town survived and became debris in the soil, slowly disappear down into the sand and the waves drowned after a series of tectonic events or a major event."
"Are Pavlopetri submerged abandoned because we do not know. Maybe this town survived and became debris in the soil, slowly disappear down into the sand and the waves drowned after a series of tectonic events or a major event."
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