What happened to Pavlopetri?
What happened to Pavlopetri? Sometime between the years 480-650 AD the site was pushed down by tectonic activity which would have been one of the earthquakes. This earthquake pushed the site down about 3 meters and along with the sea level having risen about 1.5 meters since 1200 BC, the site would have been submerged.
Is Pavlopetri the oldest sunken city in the world?
Position of Pavlopetri. The city of Pavlopetri (Greek: ?a???p?t??), in Vatika Bay underwater off the coast of southern Laconia in Peloponnese, Greece, is about 5,000 years old, making it the oldest submerged city known in the world.
Why did Pavlopetri sink?
The settlement was situated on an isthmus linking the island of Elafonisos with the mainland (now Pounta Beach); a combination of earthquakes and sea-level rise caused it to sink, which has in fact contributed to the site's conservation over the following 3000 to 4000 years.
What was found at Pavlopetri?
Pavlopetri—named after a modern settlement—was a Bronze Age city that was occupied from the third millennium until 1100 B.C. The surviving archaeological remains include traces of buildings—including thresholds and lintels—and courtyards, streets, and burial places.
Can you visit Pavlopetri?
Pavlopetri is today accessible to visitors. The water is clear and the depth of water is generally not more than 3 meters. This means that anyone with a pair of flippers and a mask can tour the area.
What was the first underwater city?
Pavlopetri, Greece Archeologists estimate that Pavlopetri is around 5000 years old. Believed to be the oldest underwater city, Pavopetri was discovered in 1967, which seemed like ancient ruins.