Pavlopetri: The Oldest Underwater City Ever Discovered

Pavlopetri, a small islet in the Peloponnese, is the oldest ancient Greek city that has ever been discovered underwater.

Located in Peloponnese, Greece, Pavlopetri, or “Paulopetri”, is a place where ancient history meets the Mediterranean Sea.

Its name, which translates to “Paul’s Stone,” is related to St. Paul, who spread Christianity during the first century AD.

The city’s history stretches nearly five thousand years back into antiquity, with the region inhabited during the earliest years of Greek history.

The city is directly related to St. Paul, the two greatest Christian apostles and martyrs.

Author's summary: Ancient Greek city discovered underwater.

Greek Reporter — 2025-10-12