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Lost city of Apollo found? (UK)

A devon archaeologist believes he has found the Lost City of Apollo.Dennis Price, who shot to prominence after finding a missing altar stone from Stonehenge, is the man behind what could be an amazing discovery.

Mr Price, a father-of-two who lives in Broadclyst, has undertaken years of research on the stone circle.

With the help of language experts from Exeter University, Mr Price has translated the early works of the Greek mariner Pytheas of Massilia, who was one of the earliest visitors to Britain, in around 325BC, and who wrote of the City of Apollo.

Now, after dedicated work, Mr Price believes he has solved the ancient mystery of just where it is.
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