A scuba diver explores the Yonaguni underwater monument, providing critical scale reference against the massive stone terraces. The structure rises approxi
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A scuba diver explores the Yonaguni underwater monument, providing critical scale reference against the massive stone terraces. The structure rises approximately 25 meters from the seafloor, and this perspective reveals the enormous size of individual steps, each roughly one to two meters in height.
This archaeological photograph documents important features of ancient sites and artifacts. Captured by Vincent Lou, this image provides visual evidence relevant to ongoing archaeological research and theoretical debates. Browse related photographs, explore the connected archaeological sites, and learn about the theories this image relates to in our comprehensive gallery collection.