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Stepped underwater rock terraces. Most geologists see a natural formation; some argue for human shaping.
ContinentAsiaConfidence: disputed
MaterialSandstoneMohs 6-7 (mineral hardness scale)
Claims
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Natural sandstone formation, not a structure Robert Schoch, geological assessment | Human-shaped monument 5,000 to 10,000 years old Masaaki Kimura • University of the Ryukyus research |
| Purpose | None Robert Schoch, geological assessment | Human-shaped monument 5,000 to 10,000 years old Masaaki Kimura • University of the Ryukyus research |
| Method | No claims found. | Human-shaped monument 5,000 to 10,000 years old Masaaki Kimura • University of the Ryukyus research |
Sources: Robert Schoch, geological assessment • University of the Ryukyus research
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