Lost Continent of Atlantis, 1665


Colorization of Athanasius Kircher's map of Atlantis, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. this is a fictional continent from Mundus Subterraneus, 1665 edition. The map is oriented with south at the top. The allegorical aspect of the Atlantis story has had a considerable impact on literature.


Size: 4800px × 3180px
Photo credit: © Photo Researchers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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