Flooded peoples that resurface from the depths of the sea: This more common than is believed. In May 2021, in a story worthy of Hollywood, the remains of an Italian people flooded were first revealed in more than seven decades. They were at the bottom of the Lake Resia, an artificial lake of 3.5 square kilometers located near the border with Austria and Switzerland. The lake was a popular tourist and hiking destination both in summer and winter, since during the winter it was frozen and allowed visitors to venture in it. With a spectacular 14th -century bell tower emerging from its turquoise waters, the stage inspired a book and a Netflix series, but no screenwriter could have written what happened that week.
First of all, let's take a look at the story. In 1950, the town of Curon was home to hundreds of Italians until they decided to flood it intentionally to give way to a nearby hydroelectric power plant. However, 71 years later, repairs forced a team to temporarily drain the lake and, in a truly cinematographic way, The remains of a forgotten people arose to the surface.
The locals who previously visited the lake in search of serenity, now travel the background to see the ruins. Although none of the houses survived the flood, the old steps, basements and walls that had passed decades to the bottom of the lake were exposed. Although the story of that town is perfect for the big screen, it is not as unusual as it seems. Here we share the story of Four other flooded villages that resurfaced after decades under water.