Atlantis Off Cuba: The Daily Free Press

Overview

• Date: October 21, 2002
• Author: Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post
• Main Subject: Discovery of mysterious stone formations off the coast of Cuba, sparking speculation about the lost city of Atlantis.

Key Points

1. Discovery

   • Location: Deep-ocean plain off the western tip of Cuba.
   • Description: Massive stones in square and pyramid shapes, arranged in a geometric pattern.
   • Technology Used: Unmanned submarine video and sonar images from a ship 2,000 feet above.

2. Research and Speculation

   • Conducted by Advanced Digital Communications, a Canadian company.
   • Lead Researchers: Paul Weinzweig and Paulina Zelitsky.
   • The company is primarily focused on treasure hunting and exploring oil and gas reserves.
   • Notably found the U.S. battleship Maine previously.

3. Implications

   • Atlantis Hypothesis: Speculation that the site could be the lost city described by Plato.
   • Public Speculation: Fueled largely by internet discussions.
   • Expert Opinion: George Erikson, co-author of "Atlantis In America," suggests the site aligns with his predictions of Atlantis being in tropical Americas.

4. Treasure Hunting Industry

   • Growth due to improved technology for ocean exploration and recovery.
   • Use of side-scan sonar and global positioning systems.

Contextual Information

• The findings add to various global theories about Atlantis's location, including Crete and Gibraltar.

Conclusion

• Current Status: Further study needed to determine the origins of the structures.
• Public Interest: High due to the legendary nature of Atlantis and the imagery captured.
• Contact: George Erikson is open for discussion and validation if further evidence supports the Atlantis theory.