Plato's Atlantis theory

Plato's Atlantis theory suggests that Atlantis was a powerful, advanced civilization mentioned in his dialogues, particularly in "Timaeus" and "Critias." According to him, Atlantis was an island nation that existed around 9,000 years before his time, embodying technological and political sophistication. It supposedly possessed great wealth and military might, but ultimately, it became corrupt and was swallowed by the sea in a single day and night. Many believe Plato used Atlantis as an allegory for the dangers of hubris and moral decay, and whether it was a real place or a myth has been debated for centuries.