Atlantis, Flat Earth and the navel of the world

Atlantis according to flat-earthers: a lost continent on a much bigger world

A school of thought that merges two of the most controversial theories holds that the Earth is not a sphere, but a plain far larger than official science admits, and that Atlantis once existed in this infinite world. The starting point is simple: the planet would be a flat expanse beneath a celestial dome, with the Magnetic North Pole at its centre, as reflected in certain azimuthal maps. In this geography, Atlantis would not be an island, but a lost continent in an Atlantic Ocean of gigantic dimensions, far bigger than the one we know.

Meru and the Mediterranean as sacred centres

Hindu traditions place the centre of the world at the mythical Mount Meru, in the Himalayas. In this fusion of beliefs, however, the Mediterranean occupies that place. The Balearic Islands, Sicily and the islet of Es Vedrà are considered points of sacred energy, and are linked to the lost Atlantis. Archaeological remains in Venezuela are also mentioned which, according to researcher Rafael Requena, would be remnants of ancient Atlantis: more than 1,000 pieces held at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Caracas, found in the cerritos of the Tacarigua Valley.

The 2026 eclipse as proof

One of the recurring arguments is the total solar eclipse expected on 12 August 2026. According to this view, the phenomenon would be local, visible in a band stretching from northern Spain to the Balearic Islands, and is interpreted as evidence that the Sun and Moon are nearby objects moving above a flat Earth. The eclipse's trajectory, with 96% obscuration in south-west England and 27.91% in Anchorage, Alaska, is presented as compatible with a flat-plane model.

Archaeoastronomy is also cited, with the Cubillejo de Lara-Mazariegos dolmen in Burgos, aligned with the solstice, as proof that the ancients already knew this geometry. However, the lack of scientific consensus and the diversity of interpretations leave these theories in the realm of speculation. What seems clear is that, for their supporters, the Earth is a far larger and more mysterious place than textbooks tell us. Meanwhile, the 2026 eclipse will be scrutinised closely by both sides, and will probably not settle the debate.