Archaeologists have found a submerged medieval city in one of the deepest lakes in the world. They managed to discover many buildings made of burnt bricks, collapsed stone structures or a large burial ground. , many people referred to this find as the Asian Atlantis.
- Archaeologists have discovered a medieval submerged city in Lake Issyk-kuľ in Kyrgyzstan.
- Lake Issyk-kuľ is one of the deepest lakes in the world.
- Scientists believe that the city disappeared after an earthquake in the 15th century.
- The preserved structures indicate that it was an important area.
Scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences found mysterious structures in Lake Issyk-kuľ in Kyrgyzstan. It is the eighth deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of up to 668 meters, which is located in the western part of the Tianshan Mountains. It is also a well-known stop on the legendary Silk Road, a route that in the past was mainly used by merchants traveling from Europe to Asia.
Although the lake can be extremely deep in places, archaeologists found this lost city in a much shallower area. They found that it lies in the northwestern part of the water body at a depth of approximately four meters.
Scientists discovered the city in Lake Issyk-kuľ. (illustrative photo)
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It was an important business center
Underwater researchers have discovered part of a medieval mill that was used as part of a system for grinding grain to make bread. In addition, they also identified the remains of a public building that could have been a mosque, a bathhouse, or a madrasa (Islamic college). “Before the earthquake, which probably took place in the 15th century and could be compared to the disaster in Pompeii, this place was an important commercial center,” said the head of the expedition Valery Kolchenko.
The archaeologist added that after the disaster, the population of the region decreased significantly and the rich medieval settlement civilization ceased to exist.. “According to our estimate, at the time of the disaster, everyone left the settlement,” said Kolchenko, adding that the city also housed several Muslim prayer houses and schools.
According to a spokesman for the Russian Geographical Society (RGO), which funded the project, the remains clearly confirm that an ancient city once stood in the area. The objects found during the excavation will be subjected to mass spectrometry dating in the coming months to determine their exact age.
