submerged towns

Submerged towns are communities that have been purposely flooded, often due to the construction of dams and reservoirs for water supply, hydroelectric power, or flood control. When these projects occur, towns are sometimes inundated, leading to the relocation of residents and the submergence of buildings and infrastructure. While such actions can provide essential resources and benefits, they also result in cultural and historical losses as places that once thrived are lost beneath water. Examples include towns like Macondo and the various communities around the Glen Canyon Dam in the United States, where entire histories are now underwater.