What is the lost village in Italian lake?
What is the lost village in Italian lake? In 1950, the village of Curon was once home to hundreds of Italians. That was before the village was intentionally flooded to make way for a nearby hydroelectric plant. Fast-forward some 71 years, when repairs forced a team to temporarily drain the lake.
Why is Venice built on water?
Originally, it was thought that 5th century Venetians were forced to flee from the mainland because of conquerors and invaders. The idea was that building Venice on top of its lagoons provided protections that the original settlers sought after.
What is the ancient city under lake?
Shi Cheng, Chun'an County, Zhejiang, China. An ancient city, established about 1300 years ago, now lies at the 26-40 m depth underwater. The city and the valley were deliberately flooded in 1959 in order to create an artificial lake and hydroelectric power station. Now it could be a unique paradise for divers.