Some researchers speculate that the unwillingness of the inhabitants to admit that their once splendid city was gone gave birth to the legend of an Atlantis remaining alive and well, continuing its city life at the bottom of the sea.
Mõningate teadlaste meelest keeldusid selle elanikud tunnistamast, et nende kunagi nii hiilgav linn on kadunud, ning seetõttu tekkis legend Atlantisest, mis katastroofi üle elas ja kus elu merepõhjas edasi õitses.