# Reclaiming Ancient Cities Bulgarian Government is Saving Seuthopolis By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaiming-cities-underwater-bulgarian-town-drying-out References: [gizmodo.au](http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/11/a_city_thats_built_at_the_bottom_of_a_lake-2.html) & [sevtopolis.suhranibulgarskoto.org](http://sevtopolis.suhranibulgarskoto.org/en_obekt.php) In Abu Dhabi, architects are [reclaiming land from the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) and building on the existing islands there. In Bulgaria, while pumping out the water, they discovered a town that was built centuries ago. The [ancient city of Seuthopolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-playhouse) was discovered in 1948, but only six years later was submerged after a dam was destroyed. Now the town is being reclaimed as a part of a [massive government project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-mller). **Implications** - Projects like this one help draw attention to causes that have gone relatively unnoticed within the press. A company's ability to advocate for worthwhile causes helps give off an aura of social responsibility while also drawing attention to the company itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ocean Reclamation:** The trend of reclaiming land from the ocean for construction purposes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in architecture and coastal development. - **Discovering Ancient Cities:** The trend of discovering ancient cities during construction projects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in archaeology and historical preservation. - **Government-led Reclamation Projects:** The trend of government-led reclamation projects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in urban planning and infrastructure development. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore innovative techniques and designs for constructing on reclaimed land from the ocean. - **Archaeology:** The field of archaeology can leverage construction projects to uncover and study ancient cities that have been submerged or forgotten. - **Urban Planning:** The urban planning industry can participate in government-led reclamation projects to create sustainable and inclusive cities on previously submerged areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History Preserving Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siyadi-pearl.md) - [Culture-Accommodating Quarries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-space.md) - [Resilient Concrete Sea Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Archaeological Protection Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-playhouse.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Balearic Island Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-reusing-posidonia.md)