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Artifacts is for posting the very best objects, from the very large to the very small, made or shaped by mankind throughout history. These artifacts range from tools and works of arts to archaeological finds, and give us a better sense of life in various moments throughout history.

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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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[–] MorrisonMotel6@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

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

[–] artifice@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Was that a big tree or a root system?

[–] explodIng_lIme@lemmy.world 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