6. Neapolis, a Roman city
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The year it vanished was 1,700 years ago.
Discovered in 2010
A massive tsunami 1,700 years ago carried away the ancient Roman city of Neapolis. Even though tsunamis are known to be extremely destructive, it would take a particularly strong one to wipe out a whole city in one go. An archaeological mission found the lost city again eleven years ago.
Neapolis, the Roman City, @Independent/PPinterest
Numerous intriguing discoveries were made in Neapolis, such as streets, monuments, and 100 tanks that were used to produce garum. Ancient Greeks and Romans frequently used garum, a fermented fish sauce, as a condiment. Based on this remarkable finding, the manufacture of garum had to have played a significant role in Neapolis’ economy.
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