Uniform stone stairs cut into bedrock descend into a water-filled underground space in the video. The steps are evenly spaced at roughly 1.3–1.4 feet, and tool marks are visible near the base. The presenter says the water must be pumped out before further exploration and speculates that the stairs continue behind a nearby wall.
Video shows stone stairs descending into flooded bedrock
Key facts
- The video shows uniform stone steps spaced at roughly 1.3–1.4 feet, cut into bedrock and descending into water.
- Tool marks are visible near the base of the steps.
- The presenter says the water must be pumped out before further exploration.
- The presenter speculates that the stairs continue behind a nearby wall.
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