Dwarka City, India: Dwarka is in the harbor area of ​​Dwarka city, Gujarat state, India, located at a depth of 21.3m. This city was built between 9,000 and 12,000 years ago. This place used to be a flourishing city because of the remnants of the foundation, walls, sandstone steps and the remaining network of streets and seaports. The most notable structures are the ruins of temples dating from the reign of King Pallava, 7th century BC. Lion City, Lake Tiandao, China: The Lion City was built during the Eastern Han period (circa 25-200) at the foot of the Five Lions Mountain. When China carried out the project to build the Tan An dam at Tiandao Lake in 1959, the city was submerged under water. In this city before it was flooded, 290,000 people were displaced from the place where their ancestors lived for 1,300 years. The structure is believed to be a miniature version of the city of Atlantis and is part of a collection of miniature versions of the wonders of the world in China. Baiae City, Italy: Once considered the Las Vegas of the Roman Empire, Baiae city was considered a resort for the rich in ancient times. 1,700 years ago it began to sink into the waters of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. In the 8th century, Saracen troops occupied Baiae, by 1500 the city was deserted and most of the ancient ruins were submerged in the shallow waters of a bay near the Naples range. Pavlopetri, Greece: Pavlopetri was a prosperous port city of the Mediterranean region for many centuries. Located off the southern Greek island of Laconia, Pavlopetri was formed during the Mycenaean period, dating to about 1600-1150 BC. Currently, this city still has the foundation of buildings, streets, temples and about 37 stone tombs. Yonaguni Ancient Ruins, Japan: This is one of the mysterious sites on Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Japan, which may be up to 10,000 years old. In the 1980s, divers found stone platforms with a stepped-like structure with flat surfaces and clear angles that resonated in the scientific world later. This monument is also known as “Atlantis of Japan”. Antirhodos City, Alexandria, Egypt: This ancient underwater island is believed to have been submerged by an earthquake around the 4th century and was found in 1996 near the harbor of Alexandria. Explorers have found a marble palace in the 3rd century BC, believed to have belonged to Cleopatra’s time, along with some jewelry, traces of ancient cargo ships, stone houses and wells. Atlit-Yam, Israel: Atlit-Yam was formed in the Neolithic period (7,550-8,000 years ago), is a densely populated area along the coast of Carmel. The city was completely destroyed by a tsunami but today visitors can still see the remains of the foundations of houses, roads and wells. Here also found about 65 sets of adult and child remains.

In Italy, where tourism accounts for about 13% of GDP according to government data, the island of Capri (in the Gulf of Naples) quickly surpassed popular destinations in the region by promoting “Covid-19-free”. , according to the CNN. The island of Capri is a destination that attracts the elite. Photo: CNN. Absolute safety Capri often attracts large numbers of upmarket visitors. But this year, instead of advertising luxury hotels and stunning sea views, the authorities spread a much simpler message: Every resident on the island has been vaccinated against Covid-19. Last weekend, Vincenzo De Luca, Governor of the Campania region (including the island of Capri), announced that the vaccination program in Capri was nearing its end. He also stated that this would make the island “completely free of Covid-19″. “We are preparing to welcome millions of tourists. What is needed now is not to waste time. The hotel industry has to step up operations in May if it doesn’t want to lose the whole tourist season,” he said. Capri is often known for its high-end travel services. Photo: Daniel Slim/AFP. Marino Lembo, Mayor of Capri, said to CNN that out of 15,000 residents, 80% had received the first dose of the vaccine. This weekend, all tourism workers, who live off the island but come here often, will also be vaccinated. “That is a strong message we send to the world. Everyone can come here in absolute safety,” he said. Sergio Gargiulo, President of Federalberghi – an association representing about 60 hotels on the island of Capri, agrees: “Not only the island is clean of Covid-19 but for customers in need, we will organize testing. (PCR) and provide them with timely results”. A brutal year According to Mr. Gargiulo, in 2020, Capri’s tourism industry saw a 70% drop in revenue due to the pandemic. That’s a devastating number for a destination that relies heavily on tourism. However, authorities believe the island has many attractions, especially at a time of social distancing. Ludovica Di Meglio, Capri’s head of tourism, said: “In addition to the typical sites, Capri also has trails that are naturally beautiful and suitable for the pandemic context.” Luigi Esposito, a guide who specializes in outdoor excursions on the island, says that although Capri is known for high-end tourism, the trails are the main highlight. Capri isn’t the only island stepping up its pre-summer vaccination campaign. Procida, also an island in the Gulf of Naples, completed all of its vaccinations a few days before Capri. Ischia, the other island in the bay, will soon complete its own program, according to Governor De Luca. Other islands in the Gulf of Naples, such as Procida and Ischia, are also vaccinating all residents. Photo: Laurent Emmanuel/AFP. Italy has about 30 small islands that become tourist hotspots every summer. Most have limited health care services. The Italian government has launched a mass vaccination plan for people in these places. Speaking at a meeting of G20 tourism ministers earlier this month, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced that ahead of Europe’s “green passport”, Italy will launch its own travel card in mid-May. Currently, all visitors to Italy must self-isolate for a minimum of 5 days. However, with the pass, the self-isolation requirement will be waived for travelers who have been vaccinated or have had Covid-19 in the past 6 months. As of May 10, more than 24 million vaccinations have been administered in Italy, with more than 12% of the population fully vaccinated. But according to the latest news, more than 13% of Italians over 80 years old and 31% over 70 years old, are still waiting for the first injection.