Is the 10k-Year-Old Yonaguni Monument a Man-Made Marvel or Nature's Art?
The Yonaguni Monument, discovered in 1995 off Japan's coast, raises debates on its 10,000-year-old man-made or natural origin. Ongoing research aims to unveil the truth behind this mysterious underwater structure.
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The Yonaguni Monument, an underwater site off the coast of Yonaguni, Japan, has sparked debates among experts for its potential man-made origins dating back 10,000 years. Discovered in 1995, the site features monolithic blocks and structures resembling terraces, arches, stairways, and carvings. While some believe these formations are man-made due to features like straight edges and tool marks, others argue they are natural formations resulting from tectonic movements. Proponents of a man-made origin suggest the site could be remnants of an ancient city from around 10,000 years ago. Researchers continue to explore the site using advanced technologies like sonar mapping and 3D modeling to unravel its mysteries. The ongoing investigation into the Yonaguni Monument remains a subject of curiosity and speculation, with efforts focused on determining the true nature of this enigmatic underwater marvel.
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6 commentsWhere are the photos of this marvelous arch, the carvings and paved streets? All we've ever seen are photos and scale models of the "stairways" rock formation. If the idea that these are manmade is as popular as the article suggests, why leave out the best evidence?
I've yet to hear even the most rabid "lost continent of Mu!!!1!1" enthusiast propose any sort of plausible mechanism to explain how a manmade monument could somehow have moved hundreds of meters diagonally from above sea level into the bottom of the ocean without getting completely destroyed in the process.
That doesn't mean that there aren't also legitimate archeologists who might be excited about these prospects, but the lack of their mention is...suspicious.
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