Research started on May 13 near the town Alikaev in the northeastern part of the island. At a depth of 2-6 meters discovered the bases of colonnades and the remains of ancient buildings. Archaeologists have identified about 20 bases of columns with a diameter of about 34 centimeters. Apparently, they were standing on the wooden supports were.
Scientists have suggested that found a large public space, most likely associated with the port of the old city. To date the find as long as unreal as a consequence of the lack of ceramics.
Dimensions of the structure suggest the existence of an ancient settlement in the main area Alikaev, the report said.
In most cases, the detection of similar settlements, victims of natural disasters, leading to the greatest fortunes of underwater archeology and curious finds.
