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Environment · Funchal · 1 September 2026

Rocky Island Reveals Submerged Wooden Platform Built by Humans

An apparently rocky island hides a large submerged wooden platform, suggesting ancient human construction.

An intriguing discovery has been made around a small island that, at first glance, appeared to be composed almost entirely of stone.

Beneath the surface, researchers found a vast wooden platform, constructed by humans. The submerged structure raises questions about its origin and purpose.

This finding suggests the island may have played a different role in the past, possibly linked to human activities that left behind this impressive underwater infrastructure.

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