Top 7 Civilizations And Cities Discovered Underwater

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 Shi Cheng, China

This nearly 1,400-year-old Chinese city was nearly forgotten, although it was submerged during the creation of Hin’an river dam only in 1957. As a result of an initiative of building a hydroelectric power station, Shi Cheng now finds itself 25-40 meters (85-131 ft) below the water. The city architecture is scattered with rare examples of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, such as pagodas, temples, and archways with intricate carvings of lions and dragons.

 Shi Cheng, China

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