The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa, near where some believe the lost city of Atlantis was located. The archipelago consists of 7 main islands – Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.
The islands’ origins are volcanic, formed over 20 million years ago by fiery eruptions from the ocean floor. This dramatic volcanic landscape has led some theorists to draw parallels to Plato’s descriptions of the catastrophic destruction of Atlantis. The rocky coasts, black sand beaches, and volcanic caves seem to match depictions of Atlantis’ topography.
The prehistoric inhabitants of the Canary Islands, known as the Guanches, exhibited unique cultural practices and advanced skills such as mummification, astronomy, and intricate pottery. Mainstream archaeologists believe the Guanches migrated from North Africa, but other theorists speculate their culture could be remnants of ancient Atlantis.
Submerged structures discovered off the coasts, such as the underwater pyramid near Fuerteventura, have sparked speculation about sunken ancient ruins. If verified, these could lend credence to legends of Atlantis being swallowed by the sea.
Symbols and rock carvings resembling Egyptian hieroglyphs found on islands like Lanzarote suggest contact with advanced ancient civilizations. While mainstream scientists dismiss a real Atlantis connection, believers claim these markings link the Canary Islands to the mythical lost continent.
Though evidence is circumstantial, the dramatic geology, clues of advanced peoples, and submerged ruins continue to evoke theories connecting the Canary Islands to the legend of Atlantis.
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