Hidden in Plain Sight: Stone Age Megastructure Revealed

28th March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

[{"selector":"#anim-aae929ad-c473-435d-999a-0c84cefcfe99 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-16.50776223006561%, 11.632946748434222%) scale(1.4545454545454546)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-58eefaf2-a161-404b-89d4-2bfa526479c0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d32ce173-95ba-4961-a528-29a710249925","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Something big is lurking below the waves! Advanced scans unveil a massive prehistoric structure. Learn more

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