Sure, we thought we’d found Atlantis last time we played with Google. But Google Earth can be used to take a closer look at some really neat finds, like this ancient fishing trap:

c/o Daily Telegraph

This 260 m long v-shaped structure is thought to be around 1000 years old, making it the oldest known fishing trap in Britain. It was first spotted from a plane, but scientists used Google Earth to take a closer look at the odd shape before sending divers in to examine the site.

Archaeologists believe that the trap was built by many fishermen from local materials. Because of its size, it would have had to have been worked by a large group of people, who would have herded the fish in during high tide and scooped them out with nets as the water receded. At the time, the sea level was much lower, and the trap would have protruded from the water, not be drowned like it is now.

The find provides a rare glimpse into the lives and habits of ancient people. Traps like this were once common off the coasts of the British Isles, but few have survived the elements.

Google earth has also been utilized to explore a pristine rainforest and an ancient roman villa. However, its powers are not only used for good: a robber utilized it to find buildings covered with precious lead roofing tiles which he resold for over $140,000 before being caught.