Scientists have discovered a portion of history that had been engulfed by the sea, however it’s not quite the lost the city of Atlantis.

Experts acknowledged that when divers discovered a 7,000-year-old stone path that had been buried beneath layers of marine mud, even they were taken aback.

The historic edifice came to light after University of Zadar archaeologist Igor Borzić noticed “strange structures” in the Bay of Gradina, off the coast of Croatia, around 16 feet (5 meters) underwater.

The underwater highway formerly connected the island of Korčula to a man-made ancient community that was a part of the Hvar maritime culture.

Over the weekend, the institution made video of the astounding discovery public. It displayed the corridor, which was about 12 feet (4 meters) across and made up of stacked stones.

According to archaeologists, this road was used by humans “nearly 7,000 years ago,” and wood that was close to the settlement has radiocarbon dated to 4,900 BC.

The University of Zadar posted a Facebook statement saying, “During underwater archaeological research at the submerged Neolithic site of Soline on the island of Korčula, archaeologists discovered remains that surprised them.”

Specifically, they found a path that connected the coast of Korčula island with the submerged prehistoric settlement of the Hvar civilization, hidden beneath layers of sea mud.

A second “nearly identical” settlement was found by Borzić and his crew on the other side of Korčula Island.

At a depth of 4-5 meters, Neolithic artifacts such as a stone axe, cream blades, and sacrificial fragments were discovered at the site.

Naturally, the scholars were ecstatic. We wonder what more they’ll uncover as they continue to explore their country’s history.

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