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The anchor of a Mongol invasion ship, being lifted out of the sea near Takashima Island. Nagasaki, Japan, Kamakura period, 13th century (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/14730421

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Was that a big tree or a root system?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I’m guessing but looks like you might be right. Roots would be the narrow end and the V is what’s left of the trunk