CITY
UNDER THE SEA
Thousands of years ago there stood a huge prosperous city
on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Sea level was lower then and the ocean was smaller and
less deep. Over the years the sea level rose, covering and drowning this
magnificent place.
Many people tried to stay to ride out the
storm but the flood of water became deeper and deeper until it was too late –
underwater.
Some escaped by boat to nearby islands and coastlines but
most drowned, killed in the unpredictable waters. The highest honour?
Today, two hundred metres down and five miles offshore
lie the ancient ruins long lost from view, still standing.
Roads lead to a central square, to deeper water and
smaller villages, now unknown places.
A place forgotten but by a dozen men, descendants of
their drowned forefathers, long ago.
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