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« on: November 16, 2015, 01:16:12 AM »
From time to time, we hear about an archeological dig that discovered some fascinating or bizarre buildings and objects from ancient times. These findings provide us with a window to a long-forgotten past, and to life in earlier periods of humanity. Did you know, however, that there are also some spectacular archeological sites located underwater? This collection will give you a few examples of places that were home to people until they were swallowed by water, only to be revealed many years later. These places are proof that we never truly know what lies below the surface…

1. The Curon Venosta Bell Tower, Italy

A lone belfry marks the location of what was once the town of Curon Venosta, which was lost beneath the waters of Lake Reschensee. At its prime, the town had 163 houses and spanned some 130 hectares. Shortly after WWII, it was decided to vacate the town and turn the three local lakes into one large artificial lake, to produce hydroelectric power.
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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2015, 01:16:25 AM »
The whole town was flooded, but several years later, the top of the belfry, built in the 14th century, emerged from beneath the surface. In 2009, the water damage to the tower was repaired, and during the winter, as the lake freezes over, people walk over the ice to take the beauty in up close.

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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2015, 01:16:41 AM »
Local legend has it that even though the bells were removed, they can still be heard on particularly quiet nights…

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« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2015, 01:16:55 AM »
2. Villa Epecuen, Argentina

Villa Epecuen is a small village that was established in 1920 along the shore of Lake Epecuen, south-west of Buenos Aires. The village grew and by 1970 the population reached 5,000 people, with nearly 300 local businesses, including hotels, shops and museums. The abnormally heavy rainfall during that year caused the lake’s water levels to slowly but steadily rise. On November 10, 1985, the local dam broke and the village was flooded completely. The villagers fled, leaving much of their possessions behind.

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« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2015, 01:17:09 AM »
By 1993, the village was beneath 10 meters of water (32ft), and was nearly forgotten.


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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2015, 01:17:19 AM »
Nearly 25 years later, in 2009, the water levels began to drop, and slowly but surely, the remains of the village started reappearing. None of the villagers returned, even after the area dried out, with the exception of Pablo Novac, an 80 year old man, who rebuilt his home and is now the only official resident.



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