Module 6, 6e, Exercise 4, page 77.0:00
Listen to a lecture about a recently discovered lost city.0:06
The ancient underwater city of Pavlopetri is a remarkable archaeological project that I'm very proud to be involved in.0:14
In 1967, oceanographer Dr. Nicholas Fleming discovered Pavlopetri off the coast of southern Greece.0:22
Much has been written by experts and journalists about underwater cities, but to be part of an actual excavation team of such a city was beyond my expectations.0:28
Our initial survey revealed the incredible size of Pavlopetri, covering an area of 8 football fields.0:38
Some sections of the city were actually relatively easy to explore, located just 5 meters below sea level.0:45
It was a city with a complete town plan, including houses and gardens, public buildings, and even tombs.0:52
However, its true significance lies in the fact that it dates as far back as 2800 BC, making it the oldest submerged townsite ever discovered.1:00
There has been much speculation as to how Pavlopetri became submerged.1:10
Initially, it was thought that a tsunami or rise in sea level was to blame, or perhaps that the ground beneath the city subsided.1:14
However, recent evidence suggests that Pavlopetri sank after the area was hit by a series of earthquakes around 1000 BC.1:22
While you may think that this would have severely damaged the site, the most remarkable fact about Pavlopetri is that it is so well preserved.1:30
The city is a frozen moment in time.1:38
As such, it provides us with a fascinating and accurate insight into life at this point in history.1:41
Indeed, by examining the various artifacts on site, we have found that far from being a traditional farming community, this well-planned city housed a highly complex society similar to those which exist today.1:47
The people living there would have worked as craftsmen, merchants, and artists who made the majority of their income through trade.2:00
Such a discovery reinforces my belief that the sea holds many mysteries that are yet to be found.2:07
What is the speaker's relationship with Pavlo Petri?2:14
What makes Pavlo Petri unique?2:29
Based on new discoveries, how did Pavlopetri become submerged?2:43
What have the artifacts revealed about society in Pavlopetri?2:58
What does the speaker mean when he says, "The city is a frozen moment in time"?3:14
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