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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Robin McKie Science Editor

Lost city of Atlantis rises again to fuel a dangerous myth

How Atlantis has been portrayed in popular culture.
How Atlantis has been portrayed in popular culture. Photograph: Fernando Gregory/Alamy

For a story that was first told 2,300 years ago, the myth of Atlantis has demonstrated a remarkable persistence over the millennia. Originally outlined by Plato, the tale of the rise of a great, ancient civilisation followed by its cataclysmic destruction has since generated myriad interpretations.

Many versions have been intriguing and entertaining – but none have been as controversial as its most recent outing in the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse.

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