Has Atlantis been found? Scientists debate whether a recent discovery is the lost land of Atlantis.(Social Studies News)

Is Atlantis a myth? For centuries, people have wondered whether this legendary land really existed. A myth is a made-up tale that is often accepted as truth. Now an American scientist claims he has discovered the remains of Atlantis on the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea.

According to the age-old myth, Atlantis was a place of great wealth. The ancient kingdom gleamed with gold and silver and was a center for art and learning.

Over time, the people there became corrupt and greedy. As punishment, the gods unleashed powerful earthquakes and floods that swallowed up Atlantis and sank it to the ocean floor.

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