“ATLANTIS-STYLE” UNDERWATER CITY PROPOSED FOR BAHRAIN’S HAWAR ISLANDS

An “Atlantis-style” underwater city is proposed for Bahrain’s Hawar Islands. Inspired by the Lost City of Atlantis, the project has been unanimously approved by councillors, Gulf Daily News reports. The new aquatic attraction would include a ‘memory lane’, as well as a museum, sunken ships and submarines, and an underwater aquarium. The main sources for the fictional island of Atlantis are two of Plato’s dialogues, Timaeus and Critias. The Greek philosopher created the legend of Atlantis around 360 B.C. Dive Bahrain, an eco-friendly diving experience, is reportedly reopening next year after a renovation project. The centrepiece of the attraction is a submerged 70-metre Boeing 747. Source: blooloop