China’s Atlantis City: 20 Strange Facts About The Lion City

China’s Atlantis City has been a mystery for many centuries and was discovered really late. What did the experienced divers found? Let’s find out.

20. Was It An Accident?

No. Atlantis City was intentionally flooded! It may shock you, but it’s true. The purpose of flooding Shī chéng, as it is called in China, was to construct a hydroelectric station and a dam that they would call Xin’an Dam and later a lake that would be called Qiandao Lake.

19. In Perfect Condition

As extraordinary it may seem, what remained from the city, it has stayed untouchable. The reason is that the city didn’t have anything corrosive that could, so there was nothing to be eroded by the water, even if Atlantis has been submerged for so many centuries.

18. Many Feet Underwater

Another remarkable thing about Atlantis is that the city is located about 131 feet under the water surface. That’s why only professional divers are allowed by the Chinese government to explore the secrets of the city underwater.

17. Unique Findings

In its acme, Lion City seemed to be really advanced with an organized and very powerful society that it was said to be one of the strongest societies in China. Some of the findings are around 1,300 years old and they have remained untouched by time.