When we talk about Atlantis we usually think of the ancient Greek legend. However, there is no doubt that the ancient legends depict a real place and time. It is said that Atlantis was one of the most powerful empires in the ancient world. The city of Atlantis was located in the Atlantic Ocean and had a very advanced architecture.
The story starts with how Poseidon, god of the sea, brought his wife Amphitrite to this continent
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The couple had a son, Atlas. Atlas by nature was not blessed with good sense and had an unending desire to collect all the knowledge on Earth and store it in his head. When he reached adulthood, he began to look for someone to help him fulfill his goal.
Atlas had a meeting with Zeus and asked him to build a huge library containing all the knowledge on Earth.
Zeus agreed on condition that Atlas would build him a palace strong enough to withstand any possible enemy attacks. Atlas then started working on the project by making thousands of drops from Mount Atlas into the ocean, which brought forth fish and other aquatic animals which he used for his construction works.
The first edifice built was named after its architect – Atlas' House . It was built in accordance with all rules of architecture known to that era.
This palace was built in accordance with special architectural rules devised by Zeus himself. This project not only satisfied Zeus but made him proud as well because his son had proved himself worthy enough to work for him.
The next building to be constructed was named after its designer – Atlas' Palace . It was also made using columns created from boulders brought from Mount Atlas.
The palace was built in accordance with all rules of architecture known to that era. Then came the next great achievement – Atlantean Tower . This tower stood at least 50 meters tall and could reach an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.
The tower was constructed in accordance with all rules of architecture known to that era.
Finally there came another great achievement which built itself in an arc shape around the central part of Atlantis – Atlantis Bridge . This bridge also stood at least 50 meters tall and could reach an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level before it fell down due to its own weight when one day it collapsed easily when one day it became so much taller than its original height without any structural changes being made to it whatsoever!
Atlantis Bridge could have stayed standing even longer if it hadn't been for two incidents; The first incident occurred when Poseidon fell in love with