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Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization and Submerged Archaeology

"Submerged prehistoric sites, sunken paleolandscapes, and underwater ruins fundamentally challenge conventional historical models by revealing that complex human settlements, maritime adaptations, and advanced stone structures existed along continental shelves long before the end of the last Ice Age. As ocean levels rose by more than 120 meters following the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), vast coastal plains—which once hosted the most fertile ecosystems and densest human populations on Earth—were permanently inundated. Modern marine archaeology, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and advanced diving technologies now allow researchers to map t..."

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