The story of Atlantis originates from the dialogues of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, specifically from two of his works: "Timaeus" and "Critias."
According to Plato, Atlantis was an advanced and prosperous civilization located beyond the "Pillars of Hercules," which are traditionally identified as the Strait of Gibraltar. Atlantis was said to be a large island or continent with a highly developed society, -...

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...known for its technological achievements and military power. However, due to its arrogance and corruption, the city of Atlantis was eventually destroyed and submerged beneath the sea in a cataclysmic event around 9,000 years before Plato's time.