sunken

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In a paper in the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, the writers conjecture that sites such as this may lie at the origin of local Breton legends of sunken cities.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

A newspaper article, with photographs, led to scrutiny from an enforcement officer of Vermont’s environmental-conservation department, which was concerned about the impact of the sunken enclosure on stream flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

In a phone interview, police said residents of the village of Las Cuevas reported two Trinidadians were believed to be on the sunken vessel, but could not confirm the deaths.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Somewhere in a sunken kitchen, copper pans still hang above the range.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

Though his eyes were sunken into his head, Jack noticed that the man’s pupils were the same fiery red as the wolf’s eyes had been.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley