Plato's account of Atlantis describes a civilization with intricate masonry made of red, white, and black stones. 'Discovery Atlantis' connects these details to the Minoan excavation site, where similar structures have been found. The film also links Plato's description of a sea blocked by mud islands to pumice rafts from a volcanic eruption. Key aspects of Plato's writings, including the specific location of Atlantis and its timeline related to the last ice age, are not addressed. The documentary questions the Eurocentric portrayal of this ancient civilization.

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Why Watch

Find out about Minoan walls and Atlantian masonry.
See connections between mud islands and volcanic eruptions.
Meet the director Sarah Marris and her approach to Atlantis.

Did You Know

Plato described Atlantian masonry using red, white, and black stones.
The documentary connects mud islands to pumice rafts from a volcanic eruption.
It omits the specific location of Atlantis mentioned by Plato.
Plato's timeline links Atlantis' sinking to the end of the last ice age.

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Ancient civilizationsPlato's writingsVolcanic eruptionsMinoan archaeology

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colors of stones are mentioned in Plato's description of Atlantis?

Plato described Atlantian masonry as including red, white, and black stones.

What natural phenomenon is linked to the account of Atlantis being rendered impassable?

Plato's account of a sea rendered impassable by mud islands is connected to pumice rafts left by a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

What crucial details from Plato's writings are omitted in 'Discovery Atlantis'?

The documentary omits the specific location of Atlantis and its ties to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the timeline that aligns the sinking of Atlantis with the end of the last ice age.

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