Courtesy of Atlan.org
Dian Kuswandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
| Tue, 03/23/2010 8:53 AM | Life
If the lost Atlantis continent was found – and proven not to be a myth, we might record the discovery as one of the most significant in mankind’s history.
No wonder then, that for over two millenniums, many scholars and scientists have devoted their lives to uncovering this mystery Greek philosopher Plato alluded to in 355 B.C., all seeking the truth about this sunken superior civilization, including its exact location.
Brazilian scientist Arysio Nunes dos Santos is one of these devotees. For more than 30 years, the late nuclear physics professor carried out his research encompassing geology, archeology, ethnology, paleontology, linguistics, astronomy and comparative mythology. Nothing special about his multi-disciplinary approach — except that he came up with a shocking conclusion: Indonesia is the heart of Atlantis.
A great surprise indeed, as the discovery means Indonesia is the place where civilization first flourished – given Plato’s idea that Atlantis is the source of all civilizations. Whether this represents good news for Indonesians, is subject to debate – as Indonesian scientists are divided about Santos’ hypotheses.
| Tue, 03/23/2010 8:53 AM | Life
If the lost Atlantis continent was found – and proven not to be a myth, we might record the discovery as one of the most significant in mankind’s history.
No wonder then, that for over two millenniums, many scholars and scientists have devoted their lives to uncovering this mystery Greek philosopher Plato alluded to in 355 B.C., all seeking the truth about this sunken superior civilization, including its exact location.
Brazilian scientist Arysio Nunes dos Santos is one of these devotees. For more than 30 years, the late nuclear physics professor carried out his research encompassing geology, archeology, ethnology, paleontology, linguistics, astronomy and comparative mythology. Nothing special about his multi-disciplinary approach — except that he came up with a shocking conclusion: Indonesia is the heart of Atlantis.
A great surprise indeed, as the discovery means Indonesia is the place where civilization first flourished – given Plato’s idea that Atlantis is the source of all civilizations. Whether this represents good news for Indonesians, is subject to debate – as Indonesian scientists are divided about Santos’ hypotheses.