The world’s oldest sunken city that was swallowed by the sea 3,000 years ago

This tiny has been underwater for 3,000 years, with its remnants of ancient history now deep in the ocean.

Pavlopetri is a small islet off the coast of Laconia in the southern Peloponnese.

What most people don’t know, is that it is home to one of the oldest ancient Greek cities which has ever been found underwater.

Pavlopetri’s history stretches back nearly 5,000 years when the land was inhabited in the earliest years of Greek history.

It was discovered in 1967 by Nicholas Flemming, who used aerial photography to study the coastline.

While analysing the area, he discovered unusual lines under the seabed which turned out to be the remains of the city.

Pavlopetri is recognised by UNESCO as the in the world.

Since its discovery, from the University of Cambridge have visited the area to complete further research on it.

Scientists were able to determine that the ancient Greek underwater city of Pavlopetri was initially inhabited in 2,800 BC after elements dating back to the Bronze Age were found and identified.

Perhaps the most unique feature of this area is that up until now, its overall layout has remained intact, making it a location of extraordinary importance to archaeologists.

Researchers believe the after a series of three cataclysmic earthquakes occurred in the area around 1,000 BC.

Its name translates to “Paul’s Stone,” which is directly related to St Peter and St Paul, the two greatest Christian apostles and martyrs, who travelled far and wide spreading Christianity during the first century AD.

Many of the artifacts found at the site remain underwater as conservationists continue to understand more about the site.

Other underwater which contain significant historical finds include Baiae in Italy, Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt, Derwent in England and Port Royal in Jamaica.