7 places hidden in the water surprised you

The village of Vilarinho Das Furnas, Potosi church . are places that are sunk in the water.

Marvel at the famous underwater landmarks

The cities in the list below Mentafloss once was a busy place or famous tourist destination. However, for some reasons these places are now submerged in water.

1. Village of Villa Epecuén, Argentina

Located about 600 km southwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, Villa Epecuén was one of Argentina 's most popular tourist destinations in the mid-twentieth century. But only after an unexpected rain, this place is still a ruin with bare trees.

The ruined landscape of Villa Epecuén

Known at that time, the village is home to about 5,000 residents, attracting more than 30,000 visitors to travel every year. However, in 1985, a heavy rain broke the dam to prevent the lake from making the whole village submerged in the sea.

The salty water submerged the village for about 25 years before withdrawing, revealing a ruined landscape, the houses were destroyed, the trees were rotten .

Mr. Pablo Novak, the only resident in the village

The village of Villa Epecuén is left with only one resident, eighty-year-old Pablo Novak. He was forced to leave the village when it was engulfed, but now returned to live here.

2. Shicheng ancient city, China

At the bottom of the artificial lake of Qiando in Zhejiang Province, China is a 600-year-old city of Shi Cheng (Heavenly Island), also known as the " Lion City".

Ruins of the city Shi Cheng

In 1959, the Chinese government decided to build a new hydroelectric station. The valley where the city of Shi Cheng was submerged became a hydroelectric lake.

Diagram of artificial lake Qiando

The city was forgotten until it was found by a government expedition in 2001. Although underwater for a long time, buildings such as city gates, stone statues, pillars, door handles Ornate carved dragon heads, as well as the city's historic carvings are almost as intact.

The elaborately carved ancient statues remain intact

The ancient city of Shi Cheng has received much attention and has been dubbed the 'Atlantis of China '. However, this place is only mentioned as one of the cities submerged under the lake Qiando.

Local dive companies regularly organize relic exploration tours Shi Cheng. It has even been reported that some organizations have designed the construction of a US $ 6.4 million submarine to explore the lake in 2004. However, local authorities protested that the project could not be built. realistic.

3. Potosi Church, Venezuela

The crucifix on the roof of the church in Potosi, Venezuela is all that remains of the Andean village. This church used to be part of the vibrant Andean village with 1,200 inhabitants.

The cross on the roof of the church is the remains of Potosi church

In 1985, the town was flooded when the government decided to build a nearby La Honda dam . Within 20 years, only the crucifix of the church bell tower was floating on the water, marking the village's presence.

By 2008, drought in many places has contributed to the church and some other areas of the village revealed.

4. Vilarinho Village Das Furnas, Portugal

Founded in ancient Rome, a 2,000-year-old village in Portugal has nearly 300 inhabitants living with more than 80 houses built here.

Vilarinho da Furna ruins the ancient village during drought days

In 1972, with the decision to build a new Portuguese government damn casually, Vilarinho da Furna lost the old village under the water.

In 1981, a museum dedicated to the village was opened in São João do Campo. The museum is built from the stone houses built in the village, displaying artifacts, clothes, agricultural tools, and some pictures depicting the daily life of the 2,000-year-old village.

Ancient stones remain in the village

Interestingly, the land of the flooded village is still the property of the people who used to live here, but the use of dams belongs to the Portuguese state.

During drought, spring or fall, when the water level in the reservoirs drops, the ruins of the old village reappear, attracting many tourists to visit.

5. Port Royal City, Jamaica

Port Royal is a city located at the end of Palisadoes of Kingston Harbor, in southeastern Jamaica. Founded in 1518, the city was at that time a maritime transport trade center in the Caribbean.

The remains of the deep-sea city were discovered in the 1950s.

Founded in 1518, Port Royal is home to many evils and especially pirates ' favorite places thanks to its strategic location. The city is also known as the 'Most Dangerous City on Earth'.

But an earthquake in 1692, accompanied by a tsunami after that caused the city to sink into the sea. At least 2,000 people were killed in that earthquake.

Currently, most of the city is still immersed in the country

Today, visitors need permission from the Portuguese government if they want to dive to explore this relic. However, many artifacts have been restored and are on display at the Jamaica Institute of History and Ethnology at Kingston.

6. Monument city, Indiana state, USA

In 2012, a severe drought in the Midwest, the United States revealed the ruins of the Monument city. The city was founded in 1875 and one of three cities was submerged to create Salamonie reservoir in 1965.

Foundation of a building in the Monument city

The reservoir was originally created to help prevent flooding of other towns. When the water level in the reservoir is low, the ruins of the town can once again be seen. The monumental city today has become a favorite sightseeing spot for locals.

7. Kalyazin bell tower, Russia

In 1939, the Soviet government ordered the flooding of the ancient town of Kalyazin to build the reservoir of Uglich . The entire town was submerged but the town's highest bell tower was still looming over the Volga.

Kalyazin bell tower

74.5m tall Kalyazin bell tower , is one of the tallest towers of the time. Authorities today built a small artificial island around the rest of the tower, making it the area's tourist attraction.