Brian Clark :: Story Outline

BR1AN · April 28th, 2007

Exploring the Lost City of Ancomah and Its Coveted Turkish Mosque (Su Alti)

Su Alti Exploration and Research Society Under AAP Corporation

Using underwater technology to explore the lost city of Ancomah and it’s only remaining building the Mosque “Su Alti”—Project Outline

Until recently the city of Ancomah was considered a mythological place first mentioned by Hasan Umur in the 1940’s. Its proposed location was said to be 50 meters inland near the city of Trabzon in Turkey.
However, scientists have now discovered that the city actually did exist. A fisherman off the coast of Trabzon stumbled across an unusual image just below the water’s surface. Upon investigation it was found that the fisherman had actually discovered a mosque which is the sole remaining building of the once mythical city of Ancomah.
This mosque has been said to be one of the earliest and most beautiful places of Muslim prayer. It is also rumored to hold sacred treasures of the Muslim faith that have been lost for centuries. We have dubbed this mosque “Su Alti” which means “under water” in Turkish. The urgency of this project comes with the fact that the mosque has seen the effects of underwater submersion and is quickly deteriorating. As a research team we must act quickly to preserve the building and the treasures it may hold.

Our team of trained professionals has carefully mapped out plans for underwater investigation and eventual excavation of this holy place. In Stage 3 of the project more team members will be assembled based on the necessity of an individual’s expertise. Our map is as follows and is in several stages:

Stage 1: RUINS PRESERVATION STRATEGY.
All interested parties will help develop common goals as far as preserving Su Alti. This is the first stage due to its high ranking importance.

Stage 2: SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING FOR UNDERWATER
PROJECT.
Those who participate and show interest in the preservation stage will then devise strategies for funds to be paid towards equipment, labor, and other expenses. These funds will also have to cover preservation costs.

Stage 3: A QUALIFIED TEAM WILL BE ASSEMBLED.
Though a small team will have been previously assembled as mentioned, other members are needed to be successful. The team will consist of native Turkish marine biologists as well as a Muslim religion expert on hand for any historical background purposes. There will also be scientists from other countries highly trained in deep sea diving and underwater investigation. I, myself, will be representing the Americans in this team and will focus mainly on team leadership and artifact recovery as well as photography. There will also be ship hands working on the ship to ensure safety.

Stage 4: THREE WEEKS OF FIELD RESEARCH
The dive will take place over the span of three weeks.
First: Underwater pictures will be taken as well as video of the outside and inner workings of the Su Alti Mosque.
Second: Artifacts will be recovered from in and around
the building.
Third: Data will be collected, analyzed, and reported all around the
world.

Stage 5: PRESERVATION PROJECT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED.
The preservation of the mosque itself will take close to a year and will be done in small increments as not to disturb the environment it currently resides in. Additional funding may need to be put in place because of the unforeseen costs that could arise during the restoration and preservation process. The same team will oversee this final portion of the project and new team members will have to be brought in that have expertise in historic restoration.

Though finding a mosque with such historical value and importance is exciting for those practicing the Muslim religion and those residing in Turkey, this project will not only benefit them. This mosque in Ancomah is our world’s modern day Atlantis, and its discovery is sure to change the world’s views on our history. It will hopefully cause other scientists to investigate those places which seem mythical and a waste of their intelligence, more seriously. With the advancement in technology our team is sure to bring the world images of a city lost and a building left standing over centuries hiding from the world in a watery grave.

We will be setting up an “Ancomah Su Alti Preservation Society” where we will draw support, funding, and heighten the visibility of the project to the public. We think it would be an excellent forum to stimulate interest in a friends’ group for Su Alti supporters. We look forward to the adventures that lie ahead.

Brian Clark
Society of American Archeology
Specialist in Photography
AAP Incorporated
1278 Elm Street Suite 300
Dallas, Texas75024
Phone: 972-555-9856
FAX: 972-555-3654

aaron-cds · April 28th, 2007

Very exciting story Brian. It's got a Laura Croft feel to it.

Horhe · April 28th, 2007

Dude.....thats "Lara' Croft

mattmax · April 28th, 2007

Looking forward to it Brian, very intriguing

aaron-cds · April 28th, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horhe

Dude.....thats "Lara' Croft

nerd alert, nerd alert

Horhe · April 28th, 2007

Nope, just the fact that youve got the VM weekly image award gives me the urge to correct you in something GOD DARN IT

wodewil · April 28th, 2007

hej... realy it is! I thought it is Harry Potter in the k.Costner's Water Land !!

Spectacular idea BR1AN !

Neha · April 29th, 2007

Very interesting story Brian. It will be very challenging to do an underwater scene, I can't wait to see your animation!

lemog · May 2nd, 2007

That remain me a little a pic I've made few years ago... but with Egyptian Temple of Philae, as if this temple was imerged when they built the Nasser Lake...
...in any case, I really like your very precise story, very well exposed... all already seem true... good point...
Now, I'm just impatient to see more, while waiting Lara Croft, good luck for this challenge and congrats for the selection here

BR1AN · May 2nd, 2007

Thanks lemog, this competition is great to be a part of.

April 28th, 2007	#1 (permalink)
BR1AN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 111 Name: Brian Clark	Brian Clark :: Story Outline Exploring the Lost City of Ancomah and Its Coveted Turkish Mosque (Su Alti) Su Alti Exploration and Research Society Under AAP Corporation Using underwater technology to explore the lost city of Ancomah and it’s only remaining building the Mosque “Su Alti”—Project Outline Until recently the city of Ancomah was considered a mythological place first mentioned by Hasan Umur in the 1940’s. Its proposed location was said to be 50 meters inland near the city of Trabzon in Turkey. However, scientists have now discovered that the city actually did exist. A fisherman off the coast of Trabzon stumbled across an unusual image just below the water’s surface. Upon investigation it was found that the fisherman had actually discovered a mosque which is the sole remaining building of the once mythical city of Ancomah. This mosque has been said to be one of the earliest and most beautiful places of Muslim prayer. It is also rumored to hold sacred treasures of the Muslim faith that have been lost for centuries. We have dubbed this mosque “Su Alti” which means “under water” in Turkish. The urgency of this project comes with the fact that the mosque has seen the effects of underwater submersion and is quickly deteriorating. As a research team we must act quickly to preserve the building and the treasures it may hold. Our team of trained professionals has carefully mapped out plans for underwater investigation and eventual excavation of this holy place. In Stage 3 of the project more team members will be assembled based on the necessity of an individual’s expertise. Our map is as follows and is in several stages: Stage 1: RUINS PRESERVATION STRATEGY. All interested parties will help develop common goals as far as preserving Su Alti. This is the first stage due to its high ranking importance. Stage 2: SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING FOR UNDERWATER PROJECT. Those who participate and show interest in the preservation stage will then devise strategies for funds to be paid towards equipment, labor, and other expenses. These funds will also have to cover preservation costs. Stage 3: A QUALIFIED TEAM WILL BE ASSEMBLED. Though a small team will have been previously assembled as mentioned, other members are needed to be successful. The team will consist of native Turkish marine biologists as well as a Muslim religion expert on hand for any historical background purposes. There will also be scientists from other countries highly trained in deep sea diving and underwater investigation. I, myself, will be representing the Americans in this team and will focus mainly on team leadership and artifact recovery as well as photography. There will also be ship hands working on the ship to ensure safety. Stage 4: THREE WEEKS OF FIELD RESEARCH The dive will take place over the span of three weeks. First: Underwater pictures will be taken as well as video of the outside and inner workings of the Su Alti Mosque. Second: Artifacts will be recovered from in and around the building. Third: Data will be collected, analyzed, and reported all around the world. Stage 5: PRESERVATION PROJECT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED. The preservation of the mosque itself will take close to a year and will be done in small increments as not to disturb the environment it currently resides in. Additional funding may need to be put in place because of the unforeseen costs that could arise during the restoration and preservation process. The same team will oversee this final portion of the project and new team members will have to be brought in that have expertise in historic restoration. Though finding a mosque with such historical value and importance is exciting for those practicing the Muslim religion and those residing in Turkey, this project will not only benefit them. This mosque in Ancomah is our world’s modern day Atlantis, and its discovery is sure to change the world’s views on our history. It will hopefully cause other scientists to investigate those places which seem mythical and a waste of their intelligence, more seriously. With the advancement in technology our team is sure to bring the world images of a city lost and a building left standing over centuries hiding from the world in a watery grave. We will be setting up an “Ancomah Su Alti Preservation Society” where we will draw support, funding, and heighten the visibility of the project to the public. We think it would be an excellent forum to stimulate interest in a friends’ group for Su Alti supporters. We look forward to the adventures that lie ahead. Brian Clark Society of American Archeology Specialist in Photography AAP Incorporated 1278 Elm Street Suite 300 Dallas, Texas75024 Phone: 972-555-9856 FAX: 972-555-3654

April 28th, 2007	#3 (permalink)
Horhe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Poland Age: 26 Posts: 1,115 Name: Jakub Gabriel	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline Dude.....thats "Lara' Croft __________________ Im starting to suspect that the world is a rendering...

April 28th, 2007	#4 (permalink)
mattmax Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: perth Posts: 48 Name: matthew supranata	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline Looking forward to it Brian, very intriguing

April 28th, 2007	#6 (permalink)
Horhe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Poland Age: 26 Posts: 1,115 Name: Jakub Gabriel	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline Nope, just the fact that youve got the VM weekly image award gives me the urge to correct you in something GOD DARN IT __________________ Im starting to suspect that the world is a rendering...

April 28th, 2007	#7 (permalink)
wodewil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wroclaw Posts: 229 Name: Lukasz Truchalski	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline hej... realy it is! I thought it is Harry Potter in the k.Costner's Water Land !! Spectacular idea BR1AN !

April 29th, 2007	#8 (permalink)
Neha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: India Posts: 220 Name: Neha Kakkar	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline Very interesting story Brian. It will be very challenging to do an underwater scene, I can't wait to see your animation! __________________ Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. M. C. Escher 3DAllusions

May 2nd, 2007	#9 (permalink)
lemog Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bezannes Age: 43 Posts: 643 Name: laurent antoine "lemog"	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline That remain me a little a pic I've made few years ago... but with Egyptian Temple of Philae, as if this temple was imerged when they built the Nasser Lake... ...in any case, I really like your very precise story, very well exposed... all already seem true... good point... Now, I'm just impatient to see more, while waiting Lara Croft, good luck for this challenge and congrats for the selection here

May 2nd, 2007	#10 (permalink)
BR1AN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 111 Name: Brian Clark	Re: Brian Clark :: Story Outline Thanks lemog, this competition is great to be a part of.

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