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A Perspective on Archaeological Enigmas Continued from page 44 More Evidence for Atlantis? suggest that the ancient builders There are other specific ruins originally built the structures under scattered about the world which could the waters, the only other option is When | saw the ruins in 1975—via possibly be associated with Atlantis, that the rising sea covered them—and the Morocco Exploration, some of which I have visited and this would have happened 10,000 (+ sponsored by Europa House at the some not. Since these are several in 3,000) years ago, so they would have University of — Illinois—my number, | merely list them: to be at least that old. ©o Continued from page 44 More Evidence for Atlantis? suggest that the ancient builders There are other specific ruins originally built the structures under scattered about the world which could the waters, the only other option is When I saw the ruins in 1975—via possibly be associated with Atlantis, that the rising sea covered them—and the Morocco Exploration, some of which I have visited and this would have happened 10,000 (+ sponsored by Europa House at the some not. Since these are several in 3,000) years ago, so they would have University of — Illinois—my number, | merely list them: 0 be at least that old. °o investigations revealed that there ¢ megalithic ruins on the island of are clearly and indisputably three Malta, with "ruts" going into the About the Author: levels, representing three totally Mediterranean Sea; R. Cedric Leonard, based in the USA, different cultures. ¢ various underwater ruins in the is a retired electronic technician and The top layer (the most recent) is Aegean Islands; an amateur archaeologist with a Roman, the layer beneath it is ¢ underwater ruins near the Bahama Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and Carthaginian; but the lowest level is _ Islands in the Atlantic Ocean; an interest in classical languages and what attracted my interest: stone ¢ reported ruins in Atlantic waters ancient cultures, particularly vestiges masonry representing some totally offshore near Cadiz, Spain; of Atlantis. He has written several unknown, prehistoric culture. ¢ underwater ruins located off books and scientific papers on such This bottom level literally jumps Morocco in 50-60 feet of water; subjects. In his extensive travels he out at the observer, since it ¢ mysterious ruins on the sea floor has visited numerous archaeological incorporates massive stones and _ near the Canary Islands; sites. the peculiar polygonal style similar ¢ the stone circles of Brittany, which = Mr Leonard can be contacted via his to that used in prehistoric South _ trail off into the Atlantic. website http://www.atlantisquest.com. America. Several of these are totally For the complete version of this The question which occurs to me underwater, while others are only article, including photographs, maps, is: what are these similar masonry _ partially submerged. Some appear to endnotes and bibliography, go to the styles doing on opposite sides of be ports having harbours. Since web page http://www.atlantisquest. the Atlantic Ocean? nobody in their right mind would com/Archeology.html. When | saw the ruins in 1975—via the Morocco Exploration, sponsored by Europa House at the University of — Illinois—my investigations revealed that there are clearly and indisputably three levels, representing three totally different cultures. The top layer (the most recent) is Roman, the layer beneath it is Carthaginian; but the lowest level is what attracted my interest: stone masonry representing some totally unknown, prehistoric culture. This bottom level literally jumps out at the observer, since it incorporates massive stones and the peculiar polygonal style similar to that used in prehistoric South Rew aeian About the Author: R. Cedric Leonard, based in the USA, is a retired electronic technician and an amateur archaeologist with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and an interest in classical languages and ancient cultures, particularly vestiges of Atlantis. He has written several books and scientific papers on such subjects. In his extensive travels he has visited numerous archaeological sites. America. The question which occurs to me is: what are these similar masonry styles doing on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean? NEXUS ¢ 81 Continued from page 44 APRIL - MAY 2009 www.nexusmagazine.com