Yonaguni ruins

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:accessibility diving site
gptkbp:archaeological_findings various artifacts discovered nearby
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:myth_of_Atlantis
ancient civilization theories
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by rising sea levels
gptkbp:community engaged in preservation efforts
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing by various organizations
gptkbp:cultural_events held to promote awareness
gptkbp:cultural_heritage potential UNESCO World Heritage site
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance potential links to lost civilizations
gptkbp:depth up to 30 meters in some areas
approximately 25 meters underwater
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Kihachiro_Aratake
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1986
gptkbp:documentary produced about the site
gptkbp:educational_programs developed for schools
gptkbp:environmental_concerns coral reef preservation
gptkbp:features underwater structures
gptkbp:geological_formation natural rock formations
gptkbp:historical_context prehistoric Japan
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among scholars
gptkbp:historical_significance potential evidence of early human activity
potential link to ancient maritime cultures
gptkbp:historical_theories debated among historians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yonaguni ruins
gptkbp:is_debated_in existence of advanced ancient technology
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing
various expeditions conducted
gptkbp:is_protected_by not officially protected
gptkbp:is_visible_from varies with water conditions
gptkbp:legislation aims to protect the site
gptkbp:local_economy boosted by tourism
benefits from diving tourism.
gptkbp:local_government supports research
gptkbp:local_legends ancient underwater city
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yonaguni,_Japan
gptkbp:material gptkb:limestone
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:significant
gptkbp:mythology linked to local folklore
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:stage_play
terraces
platforms
gptkbp:participating_nations attracted researchers worldwide
gptkbp:public_access limited to guided tours
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:research underwater archaeology
geological studies ongoing
used to analyze structures
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:archaeologists
gptkbp:size approximately 150 meters long
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Ryukyu_Islands
gptkbp:theory man-made or natural formation
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yonaguni_Island
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6