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A British holidaymaker has uncovered what is believed to be a lost, ancient temple while snorkelling in the Mediterranean. The holidaymaker was reportedly snorkeling off the coast of Montenegro when he spotted an odd looking stone about 6.5 feet (2m) down. It turned out to be a large, submerged building which may have been the centrepiece of an important Greek or Roman trading post, swallowed up by the sea during a massive earthquake. A British team of experts will investigate this significant find which would put Montenegro on the map. The building is said to contain fluted columns, 90cm in diameter, on plinths, which appeared to form part of an ancient Greek or Roman temple, basilica or major public building, similar to those at other archaeological sites around the Mediterranean.
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It has been variously described as 'the new Riviera', an
'unpolished gem' and even 'a paradise', all of which are true to a
large degree of the Republic of Montenegro, situated on the
southern Adriatic coast of Eastern Europe. Whether it will stay
that way is a matter for conjecture, because this little newly
independent country is being enthusiastically embraced by the world
tourism market, which is ever hungry for fresh destinations.
Formerly a part of Yugoslavia, Montenegro was embroiled in the
ethnic and civil unrest that plagued the region in the 1990s. After
peace was brokered Montenegro was joined to Serbia as a combined
state, but following a referendum in June 2006 the country declared
its independence, and is now feeling its way into a new Republican
era.
Montenegro, for a long while considered an unsafe no-go area, is
now being deservedly extolled as the new dream holiday destination,
but, in fact, there is nothing new about it. The charm of this
country lies in its picturesque medieval towns and villages, its
timeless river valleys, beautiful beaches, glassy lakes and
towering mountains.
The most popular area for tourism is the narrow coastal section,
which stretches from Igalo in the west to the Bojana river mouth in
the east, indented by numerous verdant green fjords, washed by the
azure blue Adriatic Sea. The resort area known as the Budva Riviera
offers sandy beaches and balmy summer days. Across the Dinarian
Mountains is the central plain, where the capital, Podgorica,
swelters through baking hot summers and the scenic Skadar Lake
region offers a tranquil retreat. The north of Montenegro is
dominated by mountains, where rivers have carved spectacular
canyons through the verdant forests and in winter the ski resorts
of Zabljak and Kolasin provide snowy fun. There are also two
national parks in this area, which draw keen eco-tourists.
Montenegro is undoubtedly a virgin natural Balkan beauty,
offering a real get-away from-it-all holiday for everyone from
beach bums to sophisticates. Don't forget your camera!
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