Published 17:10 5 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Scientists drilled sample from bottom of 400ft Great Blue Hole and uncovered 5,700 years of history

The Great Blue Hole is located off the coast of Belize in Central America, near the centre of Lighthouse Reef

Anish Vij

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Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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Scientists drilled sample from bottom of 400ft Great Blue Hole and uncovered 5,700 years of history

The Great Blue Hole is located off the coast of Belize in Central America, near the centre of Lighthouse Reef

Scientists drilled sample from bottom of 400ft Great Blue Hole and uncovered 5,700 years of history

The Great Blue Hole is located off the coast of Belize in Central America, near the centre of Lighthouse Reef

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