Japan underwater city. Underwater pyramids of yonaguni in japan. Assumptions of scientists about the origin of mysterious stone formations

In the eighties of the last century, underwater rock formations were discovered near the coast of Yonaguni Island in Japan, called "Yonaguni Pyramids".

This island is part of the Ryukyu archipelago and is the westernmost of its islands.

Until now, there are disputes about the origin of these formations. Some argue that this is the work of nature, others argue that the pyramids are partially or completely made by man.

Discovery of the Yonaguni Pyramids

The coastal waters of the island are popular place for lovers of scuba diving, because huge hammerhead sharks often appear here.

In 1986 director tourist center Yonaguni was looking for suitable places underwater to set up observation posts for sharks. During the search, he drew attention to several unusual formations located at a depth of five meters and having a very strong resemblance to architectural structures.

Outwardly, they resembled pyramids with sides in the form of steps, built of rectangular stone blocks.

The central formation had five steps and reached a height of over 40 meters, with a side length of 150 and 180 meters.
Near it were smaller pyramid-shaped forms, having a height of 10 and a length of 2 meters.

At first, the director rated these pyramids as unusual. natural objects, capable of attracting the attention of tourists, but later decided to inform specialists about them.

Research

Scientific survey of underwater formations began only in 1997, after the availability of funds for the organization of the expedition. The sponsor was a Japanese businessman.

The expedition was led by Graham Hancock, a well-known journalist and writer.

The scientific side was led by Boston geologist and geographer Robert M. Schoch.

The well-known writer John B. West, several experienced scuba divers, and a group from the Discovery Channel who filmed a film about the expedition also took part in the research.

Study of the Yonaguni Phenomenon by Robert Schoch

As a result of research, Professor Shoch stated that these formations are natural in origin and not created by man.

As evidence, it was pointed out that in the layered sandstone of which the monolith is composed, longitudinal cracks often form, which leads to the appearance of various regular shapes - even surfaces and edges, sharp corners, etc.

The appearance of additional cracks in the rock could be facilitated by tremors, which are not uncommon in this area. These cracks, directed at different angles to each other, led to the formation of such amazing stone shapes as steps, rhombuses, triangles.

But at the same time, Schoch specified that perhaps the person was engaged in additional processing of these surfaces when the monument was still part of a quarry or quarry.

Divers of the expedition found several unusual objects near the pyramids, among them stones with signs carved on them, tools in the form of scrapers, a bas-relief depicting a wild bull.

Masaaki Kimura

The second expedition was organized by a geologist and marine archaeologist, Professor Masaaki Kimura from Ryukyu University.

According to the results of research, Kimura gave the opposite explanation for the appearance of the monument, he considered that this formation is completely artificial.

After that, the Yonaguni pyramids became a popular theme in media mass media and an object of increased attention from divers.

The famous French diver Jacques Maillol made several dives here, he later wrote a book about it.

Age of the pyramids

The age of the monument was clarified after studying the isotopic composition of stalactites in the nearest underwater cave. The number of beryllium isotopes indicates that stalactites were formed no earlier than ten thousand years ago. This gives the approximate time for the land and the monument itself to submerge under water.

Currently, the age of the underwater pyramids is estimated at between ten and sixteen thousand years.

Off the coast of the westernmost of the Ryukyu Islands, there is a rock mass that is equally popular among both divers and scientists of various fields. In the world, the mysterious object is known as the Yonaguni Monument. What's so special about it?

Undersea world Japanese island Yonaguni is quite picturesque. Divers are attracted Coral reefs and diversity local fauna. Therefore, it is not surprising that the discovery of mysterious formations off the coast of the island belongs to the experienced diver Kihachiro Arataka.

In the spring of 1985, while exploring new places, Kihachiro accidentally discovered stone objects of an unusual shape and size. Outwardly, they resembled stepped pyramids. He was so amazed by the find that he immediately reported it to the authorities and the press. And I didn't guess. Since its opening, the Yonaguni complex has become a real sensation. The study of formations continues to this day.

General information about the Yonaguni complex

The stone formations at Yonaguni occupy a vast area near south coast islands. They are located at a depth of 30 m. Most of all, a stone mass with a complex structure stands out, the basis for which is a platform 183 m long, 150 m wide and 42 m high. The object has flat terraces descending in steps. Guided by the latter characteristic, some researchers compare this monument with the pyramids of the ancient Incas and Sumerians.

At the very top of the massif, you can see a small "pool", and next to it - a formation that scuba divers call "turtle". At the base of the object, you can see a stone-paved path. The latter leads to a rounded 2-ton megalith.

Near the monument, a stone "fence" of huge rock blocks was found, as well as small "pyramids" with a height of 10 m. The age of terraced formations near the Ryukyu Islands ranges from 10-16 thousand years.

The origin of the Yonaguni monument continues to be controversial. Some scientists believe that this object has natural origin, others provide evidence in favor of human creation. In addition, there is an assumption that this is an ancient city.

Assumptions of scientists about the origin of mysterious stone formations

Hypothesis of Robert Schoch. This is a geologist from Boston University who participated in the study of the complex in 1997. In his opinion, we are talking about a miraculous structure.

Schoch notes that the smooth lines and sharp corners of the monument are due to the fact that the monolith consists of sandstone, which tends to crack along the planes. The named feature of the sandstone is enhanced by the high seismic activity of the area. Later, the German geologist Wolf Wichmann agreed with Schoch's conclusions.

At the same time, the American geologist noted that the formations are not devoid of partial manual processing. So, in ancient times it could be a quarry, a quarry or a natural boat dock. Despite the fact that at first Schoch rejected the possibility that this was an underwater city, he later made very unexpected suggestions.

In one of the publications, Professor Schoch noted that there are a number of ancient graves on the island of Yonaguni, the architecture of which in some places resembles the underwater monument under study. Perhaps, when constructing burials, people imitated it, or maybe the monument itself was rebuilt by people. Thus, Schoch admits that the people who inhabited the island could partially change the natural structure of the massif.

Hypothesis of Masaaki Kimura. The named scientist works at Ryukyu University. Professor of marine geology Kimura, together with his students, made more than a dozen dives in the study area. In the end, he came to the conclusion that the Yonaguni monument - man-made structure. In his opinion, the object was carved into the rock during the period when it was still above the water. Kimura offers the following arguments in favor of his hypothesis:

• on the northern corners of the monument, symmetrical trenches are visible, which could not have been formed as a result of natural processes;
• traces of markings;
• continuity of the array structure from the underwater part to the ground;
• traces of the use of fire;
• stone tools found underwater and on land;
• one of the stones is decorated with a relief depicting an animal;

Kimur's hypothesis was generally supported by the Indian archaeologist Sundaresh. According to him, the terrace formations at Yonaguni are undoubtedly man-made. Sundaresh believes that before sinking to modern depth, the structure could have served as a pier for loading and unloading operations.

Stone massifs similar to the Yonaguni monument have been found near Chatan Island in Okinawa, which raises additional questions and new assumptions. Who knows, maybe we are talking about a secret that will cross out existing ideas about ancient history Japan.

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Where can you find pyramids other than Egypt? Maybe you have heard about the Inca pyramids in Peru, the Nubian pyramids (Sudan), or the ruined pyramids ancient Mesopotamia(Iraq) and Persia (Iran), known as ziggurats?

You may not know that this list was completed in 1987 when scuba diving tour operator Kihachiro Aratake discovered a massive stone structure in Japan, off the Yonaguni Islands, south of Okinawa.

This step pyramid was created using advanced technology and belongs to the prehistoric era. It didn't get much attention until scientists and adventurers, after diving many times, took pictures and freed this amazing structure from the ground.

Professor Masaake Kimura, a marine geologist at Ryukyu University, has been diving at the site for over 18 years to measure and map the structures of the Yonaguni Monument, as it has come to be called. This huge complex buildings that include castles, monuments and a stadium, all connected by a complex system of roads and waterways, says Kimura.

In all likelihood, it went under water during a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Japan is located in an area of ​​great tectonic instability - the Pacific Ring of Fire. Large earthquakes often occur in the area.

The world's largest recorded tsunami struck the island of Yonaguni Zhima in 1771. The waves reached a height of over 40 meters. Maybe, similar disaster comprehended the ancient civilization that created these structures.

Kimura presented his research and computer model of the underwater ruins at a scientific conference in Japan in 2007.

According to him, there are 10 underwater structures near the Yonaguni Islands, and five more such structures are located off the main island of Okinawa.

The massive ruins cover an area of ​​more than 45,000 sq.m. Kimura believes the ruins are at least 5,000 years old. His calculations are based on the age of stalactites found in underwater caves, which Kimura believes sank with the city.

Stalactites and stalagmites form only above water in an extremely slow process. Underwater caves with stalactites found around Okinawa indicate that once most of this area was on dry land.

"The largest structure looks like an intricate stepped monolithic pyramid rising from a depth of 25 meters," Kimura told National Geographic News in 2007.

Over the years, he created a detailed picture of these ancient ruins, and found many similarities between the underground structures and those found in archaeological excavations on the land.

For example, a semi-circular cutout on a rocky platform corresponds to the entrance to the castle, which is located on land. Nakagusuku Castle in Okinawa has a perfect semi-circular entrance, typical of Ryukyu dynasty castles in the 13th century.

The two underwater megaliths—huge, six-meter-high, vertically placed rocks side by side—also bear a resemblance to twin megaliths in other parts of Japan, such as Mount Nabeyama in Gifu Prefecture.

But many scientists argue that all these structures are natural formations that appeared as a result of the impact of waves on rocks over thousands of years.

Boston University Geologist Robert M. Schoch, known for, who attributed the date of the creation of the Sphinx to an earlier era, changed his mind about the structure of Yonaguni. Initially, having made several dives at the find site, he considered that the platforms and stepped structures were completely natural formations.

Shoh took several rock samples, and analyzes showed that they were mudstones and sandstones from a deposit called the Lower Miocene Yaeyama Group, which formed about 20 million years ago.

Kimura acknowledges that the underlying rock structure is natural, but claims that it has been altered by humans. For example, it is difficult to explain the two pairs of steps leading from the "main terrace" to the "upper terrace" by natural erosion.

Kimura also points out that stones and loose blocks have not been found at the base of many buildings or in passages carved into the rock, as would be expected if they were formed due to natural erosion.

After doing more diving, Schoch stated, "We should also consider the possibility that the Yonaguni Monument is basically a natural formation used, improved, and modified by humans in ancient times," he wrote in a 1999 article.

Ancient and more modern civilizations used natural rock formations for various purposes. The most famous example is the Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, which was carved from natural rock; other examples are the temples of Petra in Jordan and Mahabalipuram in India.

As scientists and scuba divers continued to explore, many discoveries were made. One has the form of a seated statue, similar to the Sphinx.

"One specimen, which I described as an underwater sphinx, resembles a Chinese or ancient Okinawan king," Kimura told National Geographic magazine.

This mysterious carved sculpture is now called the "rock of the goddess". It was found at a depth of 15 meters. Up close you can see the headdress and long, like Egyptian Sphinx, hands.

Also found a large round stone resembling a human face. Like the Moai sculptures on Easter Island off the coast of Chile, this gigantic head rests on the ground, perhaps peering into the distant horizon. Some believe that this figure forms a virtual axis or focal point. According to another version, it could be the legendary giant Atlas, who glorified this sunken city.

Some scuba divers and explorers have noticed inscribed rock carvings around the monument, some claim to have seen animals carved into the rock; others believe that these lines have natural origin.

Stone tablets found nearby, one of which is known as the Rosetta Stone from Okinawa, are covered with symbols similar to Egyptian hieroglyphs. The contents of the tablets have not been deciphered, however, this may be the story of the sunken city, since the image of the pyramid is constantly repeated there.

Stone tools have been found in the vicinity.

An underwater pyramid and other relics discovered near the Yonaguni Zhima Islands may be evidence of an advanced civilization during the last ice age.

Most archaeologists believe that human civilization arose about 5,000 years ago, however, few scientists believe that "advanced" civilizations may have existed as early as 10,000 years ago, and were wiped off the face of the earth as a result of some kind of catastrophe.

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The Yonaguni Submarine Complex is located in the East China Sea at pacific ocean and is one of the most ancient in history and archeology. According to the most rough estimates of scientists, this complex was on the ground, above the surface of the water at least 10,000 years ago. For then, in glacial period, the water level in the oceans was 40 m lower. Gradually, he plunged into the ocean and became underwater. This complex off the coast of Yonaguni almost under the surface of the waves was accidentally discovered by diving instructor Kihachiro Aratake in the spring of 1985. It was a huge stone monument, consisting of unusual buildings, which extended to the limits of visibility.

This underwater city is located on a rock, at a depth of 30 m, and the dimensions of the megalith are approximately 200 m long, 150 m wide and 20-25 m high. The megalith is distinguished by straight walls, flat terraces and other structures. Wide flat platforms turn into intricate terraces that run down and break down with large steps. The scientists gave his name is No. 1 monument.

The edge of the Yonaguni monument breaks vertically down to the very bottom by 27 meters, thus forming a high platform. This platform gives ancient complex view of a separate independent structure. The architecture of the city resembles step Inca pyramids. If the city was created for habitation, then it is surprising that the terraces running down, for some reason, break off into the abyss. They seem to go nowhere...

Professor of geology Masaaki Kimura of the Ryukyus University of Okinawa has been exploring this huge underwater city, as if made by the hands of giants, in detail for 15 years. The city is surrounded by a road and a stone fence, consisting of huge pieces of rocks. M. Kimura discovered that part of the fence surrounding the monument was made of limestone, which is not found in this region. The professor claims that someone in prehistoric times transported limestone specifically for construction.

M. Kimura also found many details on the rocks that exclude the model of the natural formation of the object. These are, among other things, traces of welding, symmetrical and angular channels, round holes 2 m deep, traces of carving, sculptural images, wide flat platforms, stones covered with an ornament of rectangles and rhombuses, intricate terraces running down large steps. A model of this ancient structure has been made.

To this ancient underwater city manifests big interest worldwide. Today, not only Japanese scientists, but also most researchers different countries support the view that the huge Yonaguni-Okinawa megalith complex was created artificially. This is a trace of an ancient highly developed civilization.

Decryption.

In the underwater monument of Yonaguni, as well as the complexes of Cusco, Saxahuaman and Machu Picchu in Peru, carved masonry is presented, which indicates one of the signs of information technology of extraterrestrial civilizations.

The underwater complex of Yonaguni, according to the transmitted information, is an analogue of the high-mountainous Machu Picchu in Peru. The high mountain complex Machu Picchu was created much later. Both complexes, both Yonaguni and Machu Picchu, were created not for housing, but to demonstrate the process of dematerialization of humanity from the level of Crystalline structures during the Transition to a new cycle of life.

The Yonaguni monument, like Machu Picchu, was created on high altitude. This made it possible to demonstrate dematerialization. The Yonaguni complex is a separate structure. He stands on a platform, the edges of which break vertically down. So, the edge of the Yonaguni monument breaks vertically down to the very bottom by 27 m, thus forming a high platform. Machu Picchu is also surrounded by cliffs reaching 700 m or more.

In the symbolism of extraterrestrial civilizations, the symbol of the transformation of the body during dematerialization is depicted in the form of radial stripes going from the brain area to the border of the cell, i.e. crossing out the area of ​​the cell body. This symbolism can often be found in crop circles.

IN underwater complex Yonaguni, as well as in Machu Picchu, the symbol of the transformation of the body during dematerialization is depicted by numerous long terraces, as well as diverse stairs installed nearby: long and wide, short and narrow, sometimes even running together, but at different angles, and leading, sometimes, nowhere. The region of the brain depicts a rock towering over the Yonaguni complex.

In the found inscriptions, the researchers found symbols of the consciousness of the VC - cells of the united consciousness with an expanded area of ​​​​the brain and a crescent.

A lot has been done around the Ryukyu archipelago interesting finds. So, about 60 years ago, more than 10 flat stone tablets were found in the western part of the coast of Okinawa, with symbols engraved on them. The largest of these has been named the Rosetta Stone of Okinawa.

The symbolism engraved on the stones is very similar to the symbolism of extraterrestrial civilizations. It is deciphered in accordance with the alphabet of symbols of the consciousness of extraterrestrial civilizations.

Thus, the main drawing, which is considered a symbol of Yonaguni, tells about an individual cell, the expansion of the brain area due to the formation of a united consciousness and the dematerialization caused by this process.

The dark arrow in the photo shows the expansion caused by the transition of consciousness from the individual mode to the united mode. This process is shown from top to bottom after the line. Five vertical lines indicate the fifth level of consciousness - the united.

The blue bordered drawing is divided into three parts by horizontal lines. From the yellow line downwards, the process of expanding the brain area during the formation of the united consciousness up to the fifth level of consciousness - the united consciousness of civilization is shown. The principle of the formation of a united consciousness is shown: when two individual cells are combined, a united consciousness cell with an expanded brain area is formed.

Above the yellow line, the same process of formation of the united consciousness is described more briefly. Two vertical parallel lines show the initial size of the brain region of an individual cell. After that, a large circle is depicted, depicting an expanded area of ​​the brain of a cell of the united consciousness of civilization. The pointed apex depicts a pointed oval of dematerialization.

One of Japan's most unusual attractions is the underwater terraces near Yonaguni Island in Okinawa. These terraces resemble the creation of human hands, which is why disputes over the origin of the underwater monument have not subsided for more than 30 years.

underwater pyramids Yonaguni are several rocks located at a depth of 25 meters, not far from one of the islands of the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa. The rocks have the form of stepped terraces, platforms and pyramids, striking with smooth and sharp edges.

The mystery of the Yonaguni monument lies in the fact that it is still not clear how these underwater platforms and terraces appeared. Some scientists believe that the terraces are of natural origin, others believe that the monument was created by man.

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History of the Discovery of the Yonaguni Monument

The waters near Yonaguni Island have long been popular with divers: many come here to watch the life of a large population of hammerhead sharks. In 1986, Kihachiro Aratake (head tourism association Yonaguni Island) was looking for a suitable place to watch sharks. In the process of searching, he noticed several strange formations resembling architectural structures, like the pyramids of Ancient Sumer.

After some time, the object was investigated by a group of scientists led by Masaaki Kimura from Ryukyu University. In 1997, an expedition was organized to explore the underwater pyramids, in which geologist Robert Schoch of Boston University took part.

Versions of the origin of the pyramids of Yonaguni

Disputes about the origin of the underwater city of Yonaguni have not subsided so far. Masaaki Kimura believes that underwater monuments are of artificial origin: built about 5,000 years ago and were flooded as a result of a tsunami or earthquake about 2,000 years ago. The version is confirmed by traces of processing and notches found on the walls of the platforms, as well as various artifacts found during the expedition.

Robert Schoch believes that the "underwater city" appeared about 10,000 years ago as a result of tectonic activity. According to the scientist, similar "buildings" can be seen on land. The monolith of the monument is made of sandstone, a material prone to cracking along the planes, which explains the smooth edges of the plates. According to the geologist, the holes in the rocks appeared due to natural erosion.

After Robert Schoch met with Masaaki Kimura, his version changed somewhat. Now the geologist believes that the Yonaguni monument was formed naturally, but was later processed by man. He was convinced of this by the sharp edges of the platform-steps, perfectly flat narrow trenches, which the geologist did not pay attention to when personally examining the underwater pyramids, as well as a number of artifacts discovered by Kimura.

There is also a version according to which the age of the underwater city of Yonaguni is about 10,000 years. However, this version is at odds with the generally accepted history of mankind. According to this version, it turns out that the inhabitants of Yonaguni knew how to build such monuments long before the creation of the famous Egyptian pyramids.

Since no version has been proven one hundred percent, the Japanese authorities felt that it was not worth including the underwater pyramids near the island of Yonaguni in the list of cultural and historical heritage sites.

The underwater city of Yonaguni

Today, the Yonaguni underwater monument is very popular with divers. Underwater terraces are not protected by the state, so everyone can visit this unusual attraction, if, of course, they can scuba dive. Divers from all over the world come to take a look at the underwater city, despite the strong current in this part of the sea.

In 1985, in the spring, in Japanese newspapers, information appeared on the front pages about a great discovery - about the discovery of amazing pyramids that are located under the coastal waters of the Japanese island of Yonaguni.

These giant steps, which are at the bottom of the sea, have sharp edges. Experts believe that this ancient "construction" has existed for more than 10 thousand years. Scientists are still arguing about the origin of this inexplicable miracle: some say that the pyramids of Yonaguni are of natural origin, while others believe that these huge underwater "rocks" were built ancient civilization that once inhabited our planet.

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The Yonaguni monument was discovered by an experienced diver Kihachiro Aratake, who was choosing a place for his team to dive. Hammerhead sharks live in this place, so the waters are very popular among professional scuba divers.

It is worth saying right away that in the place where they were discovered giant pyramids there are very strong currents. It is thanks to these water flows that this monument has managed to preserve its originality and beauty.

All divers who decide to personally look at this beauty are met by a rather narrow arched gate, which is located between two huge boulders. Looking at this stone passage, one gets the feeling that some giant creature decided to play with “pebbles” and put them into a special structure.

Mystery of the pyramids

Looking at this place, it seems that everything is natural and natural. But then two twin stones, which have a strictly rectangular shape, catch the eye. These monumental "twins" are made of limestone, which is rather strange, because, as you know, this material cannot split so evenly and correctly. It means that they were created by someone and for some purpose.

The entire monument is “decorated” with even triangles, the origin of which is also difficult to explain.

Further you can see a huge monument, which seems immense and even unreal. This is a very unusual, but at the same time strict architecture, looking at which it is hard to believe that it was created by nature without anyone's participation.

Around this structure there is a ring road, which is almost completely cleared from big stones. Moving along this path, you can fully experience the beauty and mystery of the Japanese pyramids.

In front of the monument there is a ten-meter "terrace", with even steps. Everything is smooth, clear and somehow too correct. This is what suggests that the Yonaguni monument is an ancient technical facility, great and beautiful.

Pyramids of Yonaguni

Ancient quadrangular pyramids of various sizes are found not only in Egypt or South America, they are also known in Burma, China and Korea. But perhaps the most interesting discovery of this kind should be considered an amazing complex found on seabed at small island Yonaguni is in the westernmost part of the Japanese archipelago.

For the sake of this spectacle, it is worth coming to the island of Yonaguni. After all, neither colorful photographs, nor vivid drawings or video shooting can convey all the greatness and perfection ancient pyramids. Just imagine this miracle! And we learned about the pyramids only a few decades ago!

How many more inexplicable great wonders does our planet hide? Are there more great discoveries to come?

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