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Personal Narrative: The Pillars Of Hercules
Atlantis was an island city in the middle of the ocean. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato told of a city that was full of architects and engineers. It fell due to reasons unknown, and no one is sure when it fell or where it is. For almost one hundred years, scientists and explorers have been searching for this mysterious city.lost in the depths of the ocean.

Because I am someone who loves Greek mythology and archaeology, I joined a search with Pennsylvania State University to Europe. They were looking for clues as to where the lost city of Atlantis is. We all hoped that we could find this city and end rumors, true or untrue.

When we arrived, we decided to look around what Plato called the Pillars of Hercules, now known as the

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