Unearthed Season 3 Episode 5
Unearthed
Season 3

Ep 5. Hunt for the Real Atlantis

  • TV-PG
  • June 12, 2018
  • 42 min
  • 7.0  (15)

With countless stories and speculations surrounding the lost city of Atlantis throughout history, the idea of finding the real Atlantis has entranced many explorers and historians since the ancient Greek philosopher Plato first described the city in his writings. In the Hunt for the Real Atlantis, Unearthed Season 3 Episode 5 takes viewers on a quest to discover if any of the many rumored Atlantis locations hold any truth and what could have led to the city's ultimate demise.

The episode begins with a brief history of Atlantis and how, according to Plato, the island city was lost to the sea. The researchers then travel to the Mediterranean island of Santorini, where an ancient Minoan civilization thrived until a catastrophic volcanic eruption in the late Bronze Age is believed to have destroyed the civilization. With similarities found between the descriptions of Atlantis and the Minoan civilization, could this be the lost city?

As they explore the island, Unearthed delves into the intriguing and advancing world of modern technology that has been used to piece together a clearer understanding of the destroyed Minoan civilization. The researchers even work with archaeologists who have conducted wine tastings and analyzed ancient pottery from the island. By studying the age of the unearthed samples, they can paint a clearer picture of the lead up to the eruption and the aftermath of the disaster.

Next, the team heads out to Malta, where significant archaeology findings have linked the Maltese temple complex to the enigmatic lost city of Atlantis. In Malta, Unearthed examines how the structures on the island could once have been part of a much larger city and the various reasons it could be a valid candidate for Atlantis.

The researchers continue their hunt for Atlantis to a small village called Doñana in Andalucía, Spain, where a large network of canals and a perfectly shaped harbor have piqued the interest of many. Could this once have been a port city for Atlantis? As Unearthed examines the significance of the ancient structures, radar images of the harbor and surrounding areas are analyzed to see if there is any evidence of a city buried beneath the countryside.

Lastly, the team travels to North Africa to investigate the Berber city of Timgad, a Roman city built in the first century AD. While not commonly associated with the lost city of Atlantis, the Berber civilization has some compelling similarities that could link it to Plato's descriptions. The team analyzes the architecture and the famous Roman arch that leads into the city to discover if there are any clues that point to a potential link between the two cities.

Throughout the episode, Unearthed uses cutting-edge technology to uncover the truth about the various locations. From ground-penetrating radar to studying core samples, the researchers bring their data and discoveries together to shed some light on one of the world's most enduring mysteries.

In conclusion, the Hunt for the Real Atlantis offers a riveting exploration of the lost city that has intrigued people for centuries. By evaluating possible locations and analyzing the latest technology, the researchers take viewers on a journey through some of history's most spectacular and captivating civilizations. While we may never definitively know the location of the lost city, Unearthed Season 3 Episode 5 offers tantalizing food for thought about the enigmatic Atlantis.

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Unearthed, Season 3 Episode 5, is available to watch and stream on Discovery Channel. You can also buy, rent Unearthed on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Science Channel, FuboTV, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    June 12, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (15)