Rising sea levels at the end of the last Ice Age submerged vast coastal areas where early civilizations may have flourished, explaining why we find limited
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Rising sea levels at the end of the last Ice Age submerged vast coastal areas where early civilizations may have flourished, explaining why we find limited evidence of pre-Ice Age human achievement.
The Submerged Civilizations theory is one of several alternative hypotheses examined on Ancient Origins Explorer. This page presents the key evidence, supporting arguments, criticisms from mainstream archaeology, and connections to specific archaeological sites. Every claim is presented alongside counter-arguments so readers can evaluate the evidence and form their own conclusions about this provocative theory.