Atlit-Yam, Israel
Off the coast of Atlit, Israel sits an ancient village dating back 9,000. The ancient Neolithic village, named Atlit-Yam, spans across an impressive 40,000 meters and was first discovered in 1984 by marine archaeologist Ehud Galili. Excavations have revealed things of great historical importance, including human remains, a water well, and floral and faunal remains. Experts believe that the citizens of this village were forced to abandon it when a tsunami damaged the area.