Consider yourself to be living in the so-called Information Age, when you have the ability to know for certain what we can only conjecture about today. It will be able to learn if there are any areas on the earth that are still shrouded in mythology and mysteries.
For a long time, historians have been attempting to figure out if Atlantis ever existed, and if so, where it was and why it vanished. Who knows, maybe we’ll find out the truth one day, but for now, these nations and locations will stay legendary.
Top 10 mythical unknown places in the world
1. Atlantis
Plato’s works Timaeus and Critias contain the earliest mention of Atlantis, but traditions about this great civilization from antiquity have yet to depart our planet. Plato described Atlantis as an island nation with great naval forces. The Atlanteans, the residents of Atlantis, conquered several kingdoms in Western Europe and Africa, including Athens, which may have been one of the causes for their demise.
There are various theories nowadays about the location of the Atlantean island. Some thought Atlantis was an island in the Mediterranean Sea, while others thought it was an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Some even said the Atlanteans resided in Antarctica, the Pacific and Indian Oceans, or the Caribbean.
2. Aztlan
Aztlan was the home of a tribe of people called Aztec, that inhabited much of South America before the Spaniards arrived, according to legend. According to mythology, seven tribes lived in seven caverns known as Chicomoztoc. The Nahua peoples were the name given to these tribes. They settled in Aztlan after leaving their caverns.
According to folklore, Aztlan was likewise paradise on Earth, although some believed it was hell. The mythological location is now thought to be north of the Colorado River, near Florida, Lake Powell, or someplace in Mexico.
4. El Dorado
Eldorado is also known as the “Lost City of Gold” and one of the most mystic locations on earth. Despite the fact that the rumors surrounding the presence of this site seem to be too far-fetched to be true, many people continue to embark on excursions in quest of this enigmatic location. Those who are certain that the lost city exists say it is located in the Amazon.
Francisco de Orellana conducted one of the most well-known missions. He was the first European to cross the Amazon River in its entirety. He and his uncle started looking for El Dorado, but he was the first to reach the Atlantic. As you are aware, the golden city has yet to be discovered.
5. Lemuria
Lemuria was thought to be a continent in the Pacific and Indian Oceans until the ideas regarding tectonic plates and continent migration were widely accepted. This vanished area was said to have submerged due to horrible geological causes. Although some people think that Lemuria existed in ancient times, modern science is more inclined to conclude that the traditions concerning it are fiction.
6. Lyonesse
Lyonesse was the birthplace of the hero Tristan, according to Arthurian traditions, and, like many other lost nations and lands, Lyonesse vanished under the waves. Many tales claim that this fabled nation emerged somewhere in Scotland, although it is unclear what caused it to sink beneath the ocean.
7. Avalon
Another island linked with the mythical King Arthur is Avalon. Avalon was said to be known for its apples, according to folklore. It was also the forging ground for Arthur’s legendary sword Excalibur. For many years, it was thought that Glastonbury was the same Avalon from King Arthur’s stories. The discovery of the king’s and his wife’s tombs at Glastonbury popularized this hypothesis. However, there is still much debate concerning the exact location of the “apple island.”
Ofir
Ophir, described in the Bible as a prosperous harbor, might have been in any of numerous sites that have been identified today. This harbor might be in Africa, Asia, or perhaps America, according to several theories. It was said to be in present-day Zimbabwe or on the Red Sea, according to certain reports. Others believed the great port was located in modern-day Pakistan, India, or Saudi Arabia. Ophir was supposed to be in Peru by some. He could be anywhere, as you can see, but was he?
Shangri-La
Shangri-La is one of the mythical locations whose existence is unknown. It was first stated by James Hilton in the book Lost Horizon, was so magnificent that humanity had never seen anything like it and it’s among the most mystic locations in the world. It was a valley where people lived happily ever after, according to Hilton. The Kunlun mountains encircled this location, which was cut off from contemporary society. The actual location of this kingdom is unknown, however many speculate that it is in Tibet or northern India. In truth, this is a Shambhala literary metaphor.
9. Shambhala
Shambhala, which is also situated someplace in Asia, is considered a “clean country” by Buddhists. The Shangri-La Hilton was modeled after this location, which was described in ancient literature. Shambhala, according to tradition, is the home of enlightened people and a haven of peace and contentment. As a result, many say that Shambhala does not exist and was only a fabrication of the ancients’ minds. However, a large number of individuals continue to think that Shambhala exists someplace in Tibet or Siberia.
10. Cantre’r Gwaelod
The last on the list of the mystic locations is Cantre’r Gwaelod. This is another ancient state that was originally situated in Cardigan Bay, in the Irish Sea, between the islands of Ramsey and Bardsey. Legend has it that this kingdom was encircled by walls. A dam was also built to protect the residents from the roaring sea. However, one of the princes in charge of monitoring the dam’s condition turned out to be an alcoholic, and as a consequence of an oversight, the sea burst through the land, burying the magical nation and its residents to the bottom of the sea.
