alright Holla Forums, I want a fair discussion here. Let's settle this once and for all. Did Atlantis exist? Also, I would like everyone to understand firstly that Archeology is not a 'science;' it is not 'stem;' it is a social science, and the theories are based on pre-existing knowledge. Archeology was originally created to discover the truth behind the bible, so that was the original hypothesis. Because of this, we are greatly hindered in our efforts towards truth.
Keep in mind, Atlantis is not pop culture Atlantis. Atlantis is the name for the pre-flood maritime civilization that spanned a large portion of earth, and existed alongside Greek and Egyptian civilizations. I will be providing the evidence for this place.
We will be talking about the heritage and culture of all peoples of the northern hemisphere going back thousands of years, and what caused particular declines.
pic related is Haplogroup X. I believe that 'Atlantis' existed who knows how long ago, up until 11,400 years ago, when there was a cataclysmic flood that destroyed it and brought everyone back into basic survival mode. I don't think we have to discuss the truth behind the flood, it is literally in every single old cultures "myths." That means to me that it is NOT an "archetype," but a true story. In fact, Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, and some Native Americans, all have the date of the flood at the EXACT same time. ~11,000 years ago.
I hope we can have a fair discussion over this, because I want it settled. Humans at that time were more intelligent on average than we are now, but there was a lower gross number of geniuses, due to population. The rise of agriculture has led to dysgenics in terms of intelligence and physical fitness. This completely follows a normal theory of evolution. When survival becomes agricultural, the alphas no longer get all the chicks. That is my opinion.