Atlantis (mythical island)

Atlantis is a legendary island mentioned by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 360 B.C. He described it as a powerful and advanced civilization that existed about 9,000 years before his time. Atlantis was said to be a prosperous island located beyond the "Pillars of Hercules" (the Strait of Gibraltar) but eventually fell out of favor with the gods and sank into the ocean. Over the centuries, Atlantis has fascinated thinkers, inspiring countless theories about lost civilizations and serving as a symbol of human ambition and downfall. Its exact location and existence remain subjects of debate and speculation.