What happened to Shicheng?

Unlike the mythical Atlantis, Shicheng – which means Lion City in Mandarin – was purposely flooded in 1959 to make way for the Xin’an Dam and its adjoining hydroelectric station. Despite being underwater, Shicheng has remained well preserved; the water actually protects it from wind, rain and sun erosion.

Why is Lion city China underwater?

The ancient Lion City was deliberately submerged by the Chinese government to implement the Xin’an hydroelectric and river dam project in 1959. At present, Lion City stands 40 metres below the surface of the Qiandao Lake.

How deep is Shi Cheng?

394′
Xin’anjiang Reservoir/Max depth

Where is Qiandao Lake Long Chen?

‘Thousand Island Lake’), a human-made, freshwater lake located in Chun’an County, Zhejiang Province, China, was formed after the completion of the Xin’an River hydroelectric station in 1959….

Are there Sunken cities?

Some of you may have heard of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, a magical place that sunk into the ocean and was lost forever. Whether it truly existed or not, there are many real lost cities that have been discovered under our seas and oceans from Egypt to Jamaica.

Why is Shicheng well preserved?

Perfectly preserved Despite being underwater for over 60 years, the city of Shicheng remains well preserved. This is because the water shields it from the wind, rain and sun erosion, all of which would have worn out the stone the city is built out of.

What was found under Qiandao Lake?

Beneath the water in the China’s Qiandao Lake lies a hidden treasure. The ancient city of Shi Cheng (also known as Lion City), located in the province of Zhejiang, has been submerged underwater for 53 years. Shi Cheng was founded about 1,300 years ago in a valley surrounded by the Five Lion Mountains.

What happened Lion city?

Lion City (Shi Cheng) has been submerged in Qiandao Lake for over 50 years since the building of the Xin’anjiang Reservoir and Xin’an River hydroelectric station in 1959. Another close up view of the ruins.

What is city of Atlantis?

In Plato’s texts, Atlantis was “larger than Libya and Asia combined,” (which, in Plato’s time, would have referred to modern-day northern Africa and over half of Turkey). It was situated in the Atlantic Ocean, somewhere outward from the Strait of Gibraltar.

What happened to the Lion city?

Lion City (Shi Cheng) has been submerged in Qiandao Lake for over 50 years since the building of the Xin’anjiang Reservoir and Xin’an River hydroelectric station in 1959. Another close up view of the ruins. Remarkable detail considering Lion City dates back nearly 1400 years to the Tang Dynasty.

What is the history of Qiandao Lake?

Qiandao Lake is a man-made lake located in Chun’an County, formed after the completion of the Xin’an River hydroelectric station in 1959. The city was once the center of politics, economics, and culture of Sui’an County in that area. According to the restored map of Shicheng, there were five city gates in all directions.

What happened to the ancient city of Shi Cheng?

On the Chinese net, we found some interesting views of the city before it was flooded. The valley was flooded in 1959 to create the lake for the Xin’an River Dam project. At the foot of Wu Shi Mountain (or “Five Lion” Mountain) lies an ancient city known as Shi Cheng (“Lion City”).

Where is Shicheng city?

Shicheng is an ancient city, established about 1300 years ago, now lies at the 26-40 m depth underwater. Recently Chinese National Geographic magazine published a series of great pictures about Shicheng City (literally, Lion City), Zhejiang.

What is Shi Cheng (Shi Cheng)?

At the foot of Wu Shi Mountain (or “Five Lion” Mountain) lies an ancient city known as Shi Cheng (“Lion City”). It was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 – 200) and was first set up as a county in AD 208. This city acquired the name “Shi Cheng” from nearby Wu Shi Mountain, which is located just behind the city.