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Diagram of the ancient metropolis of Atlantis as described in Plato's Critias.
a) Bridge e) Towers and Gates
b) Palace f) Buildings
c) Canal g) Docks
d) Partitions h) Walls
a) Bridge e) Towers and Gates
b) Palace f) Buildings
c) Canal g) Docks
d) Partitions h) Walls
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a) The zones of water were bridged over to create a road to the royal palace in the centre. The bridges were 100 feet in width.
of Critias 115c tr. Jowett
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b) A palace was erected in the early days in the habitation of the ancestors and god.
of Critias 115c tr. Jowett
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c) Making a passage from the sea to the outermost zone, a canal was bored, creating a harbour with a wide entrance for large ships.
of Critias 115d tr. Jowett
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d) The various zones were divided and bridges were built, parting the zones of sea. The channel was covered to allow ships to pass beneath it. The channels only allowed one vessel to pass in/out at one time.
of Critias 115e tr. Jowett
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e) Towers and gates were built onto the bridge at the points where the sea passed in.
of Critias 116a tr. Jowett
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f) Buildings were constructed using the red, black and white stone that was quarried.
of Critias 116b tr. Jowett
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h) A wall was erected around each zone of land, each using a different material: Brass; tin; citadel. The outer most wall was 11 miles in diameter.
of Critias 116b/c tr. Jowett