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Most of the history of mankind to this day remains hidden in the darkness of centuries - this is evidenced by numerous mysterious objects and structures, the origin of which has puzzled more than one generation of historians, archaeologists and ufologists.
Here are the most famous of the monuments of irretrievably bygone eras, in the construction of which, according to the assurances of researchers of paranormal phenomena, “foremen” and “engineers” who flew to Earth from outside took a direct part. Of course, most of these statements do not stand up to any scientific criticism, but orthodox science still cannot answer some of the counter-questions of ufologists.
1.Badland Guard (also known as Indian Head), Alberta, Canada
To admire the huge image of an Indian’s head with what looks like audio player headphones, you can enter the coordinates 500’38.20” north latitude and 1106’48.32” west longitude into Google Earth.
This huge geomorphological formation arose with virtually no human intervention: the “earphone” is the road to an oil well that appeared here quite recently. The guard was discovered in 2006 by one of the Google Earth users, Lynn Hickox.
2. Nazca Lines (Nazca geoglyphs), Nazca Plateau, southern Peru, created between 400 and 650 AD
The drawings consist of many images of animals, among which you can recognize sharks, lizards, killer whales, hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys and some others. According to ufologist, writer and film director Erich von Däniken, the Nazca Lines could be an ancient airfield and at the same time an invitation to “visit”.
According to him, a long time ago aliens visited the Earth, and when landing on the Nazca plateau, their engines spaceship They somewhat “cleared” the area of stones, which was noticed by the ancient inhabitants of these lands and, of course, mistook the aliens for deities who had descended to them from heaven (in this, by the way, they were not so far from the truth). Then the “guests” went back to their homeland, but people tried to “invite” them again by drawing various symbols and animals on the ground.
3. Pyramids of Giza near Cairo, Egypt
Perhaps the Egyptian pyramids are one of the most mysterious structures in the history of mankind. Over thousands of years, the history of their creation has become overgrown with numerous legends and assumptions, the most common of which is the opinion that the Egyptians were helped by certain supercivilizations.
Indeed, some Interesting Facts may well serve as proof of this theory. For example, on the summer solstice, from the point of view of the Sphinx, the setting sun is exactly between the two largest of the pyramids of Giza. To implement this plan, the ancient builders had to have an accurate calendar and know that the length of the year is 365.25 days.
In addition, it is not known why the other pyramids, erected about 500 years later than the Great Three, were severely destroyed by time, while the structures at Giza were practically undamaged.
Despite numerous theories, it is still unclear how the Egyptians were able to stack the stones, each of which weighed an average of two tons, into such a huge “slide” without using a wheel - it was invented later.
Some scientists say that there is a direct connection between the location of the pyramids and the map starry sky: for example, the Giza complex corresponds to the three largest stars in the constellation Orion, which for the ancient Egyptians was a symbol of one of the main gods - Osiris. Some even claim that the Nile River corresponds to the visible part Milky Way, which prompted the creators of the pyramids to arrange the tombs according to a certain pattern, but for this they needed perfect astronomical equipment, so where could it come from? There is no answer to the question - the pyramids reliably keep their secrets.
4. Derinkuyu Underground City, Türkiye
The giant underground is designed to provide 20 thousand people with everything they need: archaeologists have discovered the remains of food stores, wine shops, some kind of printing houses, stables, schools, water supply and much more.
According to the most common version, Derinkuyu began to be built in the first millennium BC, but some believe that the city is much older and was designed by extraterrestrial forces to protect the population of this region from global disasters.
In the underground passages there are even stone doors 1–1.5 meters high and weighing about half a ton each, which indicates the serious approach of the builders to ensuring the safety of residents.
The city was discovered in the 1960s of the last century, and excavations are still ongoing there - at this moment archaeologists reached a depth of 85 meters.
5. The great city of Teotihuacan (Aztec for "Place where men become gods") near Mexico City, Mexico
Teotihuacan is one of the most ancient cities on Earth and, until the 15th century, the largest locality V Western Hemisphere supposedly arose about a thousand years before the Aztecs appeared in this area. Among the peoples who had a hand in the creation of the huge city are the Toltec, Mayan, Zapotec and Mixtec tribes, and many researchers say that the builders of Teotihuacan, like the “authors” of the Giza pyramids, had extensive mathematical and astronomical knowledge.
Erich von Däniken, already familiar to you, again believes that the construction could not have happened without the help of aliens; more precisely, in his opinion, it was they who erected numerous structures even before man appeared here.
It is curious that mica was widely used in construction, which, as mineralogical analysis showed, was mined 4.8 thousand km from the future city, in Brazil. Mica is resistant to sunlight, moisture, electricity and high temperatures, but why such a margin of safety was invested in buildings still remains unclear.
6. Sacsayhuaman, Cusco, Peru
The former capital of the Inca Empire is almost entirely made up of incredibly large and heavy boulders, some of them weighing up to 360 tons. Scientists are struggling with the mystery of how the Incas managed to deliver these “bricks” to the construction site, because the nearest deposit of such rocks is located about 35 km from Sacsayhuaman.
7. Trilithon in Baalbek, Lebanon
In the ancient Lebanese city there are ruins of many architectural structures, dedicated to the Roman gods (the region was once part of the Roman Empire), the most famous of which is the Great Temple of Jupiter. In its construction, among other things, three huge solid stones weighing about 800 tons each were used (it was these ruins that received the name Trilithon, translated from Greek - “ Miracle of Three stones"), and several smaller blocks - 350 tons each, and nearby, in a quarry, lies a block weighing 1000 tons, which, apparently, was prepared, but for some reason could not be used when creating the temple.
Giorgio Tsoukalos and David Childress, proponents of theories about the participation of aliens in such “projects,” once stated that technologies such as anti-gravity or even acoustic levitation were used when transporting stone blocks in Baalbek.
8. Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
One of the world's most famous mysterious structures is believed to have been erected between 3000 and 2000 BC, and scientists are still debating whether it is a temple, a cemetery or an ancient observatory (there are also more exotic versions of the purpose of Stonehenge).
The weight of the supporting stones reaches 50 tons, and the nearest quarry with a deposit of this rock is located approximately 160 km from Stonehenge, which gives many paranormal researchers reason to claim that only aliens could make these stones dance (translated from the Gaulish dialect " Stonehenge means "hanging" or "dancing stones").
9. Waffle Rock, part of an alien spacecraft, near Lake Jennings Randolph, West Virginia, USA
Of course, in reality it is just a piece of sandstone interspersed with hematite, forming such an interesting “pattern”, but try to explain this to adherents of alien theories!
The most characteristic glows on the surface of the Moon according to Technical Data Sheet R-277 “Chronological catalog of events on the lunar surface.”
Let's return to Technical Data Sheet R-277 “Chronological catalog of events on the lunar surface.” It lists the most characteristic glows observed on the surface of the Moon.
These are flickering, reddish colors, star-like points, sparkles, pulsations and blue light at the bottom of the Aristarchus crater and the tops of its peaks. It's a flicker on inside Eratosthenes crater, an accumulation of spots of light and the appearance of thick fog falling along the slope of this crater. It flickers for 28 minutes. two reddish spots in the Bijela crater. It is a thin cloud hovering above a glowing yellowish-golden light western edge Posidonius crater on the Moon and much more.
A program for the study of lunar phenomena under the auspices of NASA, created in 1972. Strange phenomena on the moon continue
In June 1972, NASA announced the creation special program on the study of lunar phenomena. Dozens of experienced observers armed with telescopes were involved in the program. Each of them was allocated four lunar regions, where in the past they had repeatedly observed unusual phenomena. The results of these lunar studies remain unknown.
But this does not stop us from saying that strange phenomena on the Moon are still ongoing. Thus, already on April 25, 1972, the Passau Observatory (Germany) recorded on photographic film in the area of the Aristarchus and Herodotus craters on the Moon a grandiose “light fountain”, which at a speed of 1.35 km/s reached a height of 162 km, shifted to the side by 60 kilometers and dissolved.
Artificial objects on the Moon
In addition to strange light phenomena, objects of clearly artificial origin have been repeatedly observed on the Moon. According to amateur astronomer George H. Leonard's book There's Someone Else on Our Moon (1976), during the Apollo 14 lunar orbit the astronauts took a very interesting photograph (NASA 71-H-781). This is an image of a giant mechanical device, later called the 1971 Super Device. Two light and openwork structures stand on a ledge inside one of the craters on back side Moons. Long cords extend from their base. The device size ranges from 2 to 2.5 km.
Quite often there are mechanisms similar to a scoop for grabbing soil, which are called “T-scoop”.East of Smith's Sea, located on the far side of the Moon,near Sanger Crater can see results of these devices:The T-scoop has already removed a huge section of the central slide and is on the edge, continuing its work. Heaps of lunar rocks are piled nearby.
In addition to the listed mechanisms, high-rise objects are observed: towers, mile-high spiers on the highest points of the lunar landscape, tilted pillars and so-called “bridges”.Their existence on the Moon, explained J. Leonard, is one of the least controversial things. Only their origin is unclear.
There are other types of objects on the Moon whose functions cannot be explained. Some of them resemble grandiose gear parts. Others are connected in pairs with something similar to threads or fibers.In enlarged drawings from photographs of the lunar surface, you can also see dome-shaped structures, and objects measuring 45 - 60 m, resembling “flying saucers” in shape,and pipelines, and giant staircases going deep into the lunar craters, and incomprehensible mechanisms at the bottom of the craters, similar to dampers.
And if we add to all this the flights of UFOs in the form of dark or, conversely, luminous cylinders and disks repeatedly observed over the surface of the Moon, as well as huge caves with a volume of up to 100 km discovered under the lunar surface,
as the American astronomer Carl Sagan and the director of the Main Observatory of the USSR in Pulkovo Alexander Deitch reported in the early sixties of the last century, thenThe question of what is on the Moon is practically removed. Today, with a high degree of confidence, we can say that there is some other technologically more advanced civilization on the Moon. Which lives under the surface of the Moon, has an artificial atmosphere there and releases exhaust gas through vents. This gas apparently forms manyobserved on oursatellite of the “game” of light, nebula and blur.
Read my work "Underground-underwater-lunar civilization. Falsification or reality? "
There is a hypothesis put forward in the late sixties of the last century by M. Vasin and A. Shcherbakov that the Moon is an artificial object. Inside it there is a huge habitable cavity about 50 km high with an atmosphere suitable for habitation, technical devices, etc. The lunar crust acts as a many-kilometer protective shell.
Press conference by former NASA employees Ken Johnston and Richard Hoagland in Washington on October 30, 2007. Photos of the Moon taken by astronauts in 1969.
This conclusion is confirmed by the results of a press conference held on October 30, 2007 in Washington, atwhich former senior NASA employee Ken Johnston, who led the photo archive of the lunar laboratory,
and former NASA consultant Richard C. Hoagland have officially announced that traces of a very ancient - and clearly extraterrestrial - civilization have been discovered on the Moon. To prove this, they presented photographs of the lunar surface taken by astronauts, which were taken back in 1969. NASA allegedly ordered Johnson to be destroyed. But he didn't. Almost forty years passed, and the astronomer decided to show the photographs to the whole world.
The quality of the pictures left much to be desired. Butthey still showed the ruins of cities, huge spherical objects made of glass, stone towers and castles that hung in the air!
According to Johnson, the Americans, having visited the Moon, discovered a previously unknown technology for controlling gravity. Johnston and Hoagland believe that this is precisely the reason for the interest that space powers are once again showing in the Moon. The lunar race has resumed, and now there are not two participants, as during the Cold War, but at least five. In addition to the USA and Russia, these are China, India and Japan.
The relationship between the observed activity on the Moon and its flight by spacecraft and the landing of descent modules on the lunar surface is noted. Thus, in the period from July 17, when the Luna spacecraft entered lunar orbit, to July 21, 1969, when it crashed into the Sea of Crises, in this area of the lunar surface the number of flares and movements of some objects, etc., sharply increased. etc. And after the landing of the “Moon” in approximately the same place (the northeastern tip of the Sea of Plenty) in February 1972, a sharp surge in all kinds of anomalous phenomena was noted here. For example, on March 18, at the southern edge of the “sea”, the appearance of two light points was noticed, crossing the “sea” and then disappearing at its western edge.
Read the material about strange finds on the Moon and meeting its inhabitants on, specifically and
On our planet, along with modern, technologically and industrially developed megacities, there are many places created by ancient masters or nature itself.
Each such attraction has its own legend and, naturally, is silent about a lot of things. Mysterious places raise a huge number of questions among scientists, confusing them with anomalous phenomena and the unknown.
1. Devils Tower, USA
The so-called Devil's Tower is actually a natural rock of amazingly regular shape and consists of columns with sharp corners. This truly mysterious place, which, according to research, is more than 200 million years old, is located in the USA, in the territory of the modern state of Wyoming. 
In size, the Devil's Tower is several times larger than the Cheops Pyramid and from the outside resembles a man-made structure. Thanks to its unrealistic size and unnaturally correct configuration, the rock has become the object of attention of many scientists, and local residents they claim that Satan himself built it.
2. Cahokia Mounds, USA
Cahokia or Cahokia is an abandoned Indian city, the ruins of which are located near Illinois, USA. This place is reminiscent of how ancient civilizations lived, and its complex structure proves that this area was inhabited by a highly developed people 1500 years ago. The ancient city is striking in its scale; a network of terraces and 30-meter earthen mounds, as well as a huge solar calendar, have been preserved on its territory. 
It is still unknown why a society of almost 40 thousand people left their settlement, and which Indian tribes are direct descendants of the Cahokians. Despite this, the Cahokia mounds - favorite place many tourists who come here in the hope of unraveling the mystery of the ancient city.
3. Chawinda, Mexico
This mystical place, according to the beliefs of the aborigines, is the center of intersection of the real and other worlds. That is why incredible things happen here that are difficult for modern people to understand. 
Chawinda is of interest to many treasure hunters, because according to legend, this area hides unprecedented wealth. Unfortunately, no one has yet managed to find the treasure. Would-be treasure hunters often attribute their failures to otherworldly forces.
4. Newgrange, Ireland
Newgrange is the oldest building on the territory of modern Ireland, it is already about 5 thousand years old. It is believed that this long corridor with a transverse room is a grave, but scientists have not yet been able to determine for whom. 
It is still unknown how ancient people were able to build such a perfect structure, which for five thousand years was not only lucky enough to survive, maintaining its primitive appearance, but also to remain completely waterproof.
5. Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan
Mysterious underwater pyramids near the western Japanese island Yonaguni causes a lot of controversy among modern archaeologists and surveyors. Main question– whether the structures are a natural phenomenon, or whether they were created by the hand of an ancient man. 
In the course of numerous studies, it was possible to establish that the age of the Yonaguni pyramids is more than 10 thousand years. Therefore, if the Yonagun monuments created mysterious civilizations unknown to us, then the history of mankind should be rewritten.
Mysterious civilization. Underwater cities Yonaguni
6. Geoglyphs of Nazca, Peru
The Nazca geoglyphs in Peru are one of the most mysterious places on the planet. They were discovered in the middle of the last century and are still actively discussed by scientists who cannot say unambiguously what the ancient people wanted to express with these giant drawings of animals and for what purpose were they used? 
Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to ask the creators, but scientists offer 2 main versions: some, leaning towards the cosmic theory of the origin of geoglyphs, believe that they are landmarks for alien ships, others claim that they are giant lunar calendars. In any case, the Nazca rock paintings are proof of the existence on the territory of modern Peru of an ancient and mysterious civilization that lived here long before the famous Incas and was distinguished high level development.
7. Black Bamboo Hollow, China
Black Bamboo Hollow or Heizhu is perhaps the most terrible place on Earth. Local residents have nicknamed it the Valley of Death, and they do not even want to get close to it at any cost. Just the memory of the ravine fills them with great horror. 
They say that children and pets disappear here without a trace, and there is a lot of documentary evidence of this. Scientists have been interested in the hollow of black bamboo for decades; they have been able to prove that the valley in the Chinese province of Sichuan is an anomalous area with a harsh climate and sharply changing weather conditions, which together provoke soil subsidence, which, according to scientists, is the cause of missing people .
8. Giant's Causeway, Ireland
The Giant's Causeway, or the Giant's Causeway Northern Ireland– an amazing coastal area, formed many centuries ago as a result of a volcanic eruption. It consists of approximately 40 thousand basalt columns that look like giant steps. 
A natural landmark is one of the objects world heritage UNESCO. This place deserves admiration, which is why more than one thousand tourists from all over the world visit it every year.
9. Goseck Circle, Germany
The Goseck Circle is an ancient Neolithic structure in the German district of Burgenlandkreis. The circle was accidentally discovered in the early 90s of the last century while surveying the area from an airplane. 
The original appearance of the building was restored only after complete reconstruction. Scientists have little doubt that the Goseck Circle was used for astronomical observations and calendaring. This proves that our ancestors also studied cosmic bodies, their movements and kept track of time.
10. Moai monuments on Easter Island
Easter Island is famous all over the world thanks to giant statues Moai located throughout its territory. Each such megalithic figure is a large monument created by the masters of an ancient civilization in the crater of the local volcano Rano Raraku. 
In total, about 1,000 remains of such man-made monuments were discovered on the island. Most have already gone under water.
Today, the vast majority of the statues are once again placed on platforms facing the ocean, from where they continue to greet visitors to the island and remind of the former power of the ancient people who inhabited these spaces.
Easter Island - Moai Message
11. Georgia Tablets, USA
Georgia Tablets - 20-ton polished granite slabs with inscriptions on the eight most known languages peace. The inscriptions represent commandments for future generations on how to rebuild civilization after a global cataclysm. The monument was erected in 1979, the customer is listed in the documents under the name Robert C. Christian. 
The height of the monumental structure is just over six meters, and the slabs are oriented towards the four sides of the world and have holes. In one of them you can see the North Star at any time of the year, in the second - the Sun during the solstice and equinox. Several years ago, the monument was vandalized and was damaged by paint, which has not yet been removed.
12. Rishat (Eye of the Sahara). Mauritania
On the territory of modern Mauritania, the largest desert in the world hides an amazing natural phenomenon of the Proterozoic period, whose name is Richat or the Eye of the Sahara. 
This object is incredibly huge (up to 50 kilometers in diameter), so it can be seen even from space. The structure consists of several ellipsoidal rings formed by sedimentary rocks and sandstones about 500 million years ago.
13. “Gateway to Hell” – Darvaza crater in Turkmenistan
The Darvaza gas crater is located in the Turkmen Karakum desert, appearance resembling a gate to hell. This fire pit, about 60 meters in diameter and up to 20 meters deep, is the result of excavations carried out here during the Soviet Union. 
During such geological research, a group of scientists discovered an underground cavern with natural gas which almost led to death huge amount of people. Therefore, the management decided to set fire to the gas so that it would not threaten local residents. But the fire, which was supposed to burn for no more than 5 days, is still burning, bringing fear to everyone who approaches it.
Brave people ready to take selfies at the Gates of Hell
14. Arkaim, Russia
Arkaim is an ancient settlement, reminiscent of ancient civilizations, which was discovered several decades ago in the vicinity of Chelyabinsk. It is believed that this landmark of Russia is the birthplace of the ancient Aryans, who gave rise to European, Persian and Indian civilizations. 
Arkaim is not only a unique architectural monument with thousand years of history, but also a place of concentration of healing energy flows that can save a person from any disease.
15. Stonehenge, England
English Stonehenge is a real place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. It attracts with its mystery, legends and mystical beginnings. Stonehenge is a megalithic structure up to one hundred meters in diameter, which is located on Salisbury Plain.Built thousands of years ago and miraculously preserved to this day, constructed from materials of unknown origin and hiding their true functions in incomprehensible forms - there are many mysterious structures on the planet with unsolvable mysteries associated with them. Some of them are able to amaze with their impressive age, others with their impressive size, and others with truly fantastic architectural characteristics. Looking at such structures, one can only guess what our world was like thousands of years ago. How people managed to extract unique building materials and process them skillfully, erect indestructible stone walls and carve monoliths from rocks for unknown purposes - scientists continue to ponder these questions for hundreds of years.
In the northeastern part of Georgia there is a unique monument, which is known to the general public under the name “Tablets of Georgia”. The impressive size of the structure is a complex of six granite slabs, each of which is 6.1 meters high and weighs 20 tons. Commemorative inscriptions in eight languages of the world were applied to the granite slabs; they represent a kind of instruction for those who will survive the apocalypse and will be engaged in the restoration of civilization.
The opening of an unusual monument in Georgia took place in 1980; its construction was carried out by employees of the construction organization Elberton Granite Finishing Company. The author of the idea for the unusual monument is not known for certain; according to one version, he is a certain Robert Christian, who ordered the construction of the monument privately. The monument is also notable for its astronomical orientation; it is oriented in such a way that it allows you to track the movement of the sun. In the central part of the monument there is a hole through which you can see the North Star at any time of the year.
Despite the fact that the age of the monument is relatively small, it never ceases to attract public attention. Most Interest presents a mysterious message to visitors, which contains very fair and well-founded commandments. You can read the mysterious message in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian, as well as in Hindi and Hebrew.
A unique structure is the ancient temple of the god Jupiter, located in the ancient Lebanese city of Baalbek. Even though today ancient building remains in ruins, it never ceases to amaze with its scale and design features. The main mystery of the temple is the huge platform slabs at its base, as well as carved marble columns, the height of which, according to rough estimates, reached 20 meters.
In Turkey, not far from the border with Syria, there is the Gobekli Tepe region, the megalithic circles discovered here brought worldwide fame. Each of them is slightly reminiscent of the Stonehenge circle, but the circles at Gobekli Tepe were built about a thousand years earlier. The purpose of the stone circles is also unclear, as is the method of constructing such large-scale and regular structures.
Among the most incredible and amazing structures on the planet, the city of Machu Picchu ranks absolutely special place. This ancient Inca city has been the best preserved for thousands of years; today visitors to the unique archaeological complex have access to unique opportunity– stroll along the ancient streets and touch history in its true embodiment. The discoverer of the unique archaeological complex is Hiram Bingham; his group began excavations in 1911.
In Southern Africa there is a unique complex of ruins under common name“Great Zimbabwe”, not everyone knows that the name of the same name was given in honor of this archaeological site African country. According to historical data, more than a thousand years ago the Shona tribes lived in these places, and it was they who erected numerous buildings, the ruins of which today are of such interest to tourists and researchers.
Peru also has amazing structures that deserve the attention of the most sophisticated tourists, including the ruins of the ancient city of Chavín de Huantar. They are located on the territory of the district of the same name, which local residents since prehistoric times consider special and full of magical powers. Ancient city Chavin de Huantar was founded in 327 BC, the main part of it was occupied by temples and places of worship.
In the state of Florida in the city of Homestead there is a unique Coral Castle, the so-called rock garden, which can safely be considered a real wonder of the world. The impressive complex of statues, whose total weight is 1,100 tons, was built by hand; the fact of its existence has surprised millions of people from all over the world for many years. The author of the unique rock garden is Ed Lidskalnin, an immigrant from Latvia, who was prompted to this feat by unhappy love.
In Laos, near the city of Phonsavan, there is the amazing Valley of Jars - an undeveloped area where hundreds of amazing stone structures are presented. With their outlines, these structures resemble real jugs; the only difference is their impressive size. The height of stone jugs ranges from 1 to 3.5 meters, and the average diameter is about 1 meter. The weight of the largest “jug” is approximately 6 tons; who and for what purpose many years ago created such a number of incomprehensible stone structures is one of the main mysteries of Laos.
Several amazing structures can be seen in the Japanese Asuka Park. Huge megaliths have been buried here for many hundreds of years, the real purpose of which modern science One can only guess. By main version researchers, huge megaliths with patterns carved on the surface are nothing more than ancient altars. One of the most interesting megaliths is called Sakafune Ishi; strange marks from wedges were discovered on its surface, which led researchers to think about the cult purpose of the stones.
Travelers who want to see incredible structures in India should definitely visit the city of Shravanabelagola. There are several amazing temples here, the main decoration of which are beautiful carved columns. The shape of the columns is unique; they were created more than a thousand years ago, in a century when lathes and chisels did not yet exist.
In Italy, among the most amazing buildings, it is worth noting the so-called “Fairy Houses” - Domus de Janus. They are unique stone buildings that, with their outlines, really resemble fairy houses with a doorway and small windows. The largest number of such structures were discovered in Sardinia; currently there are about 2,800 structures in the region. On our planet there are mysterious and mysterious ancient monuments, which, although studied by archaeologists and scientists, still raise many questions and discussions. These monuments are sources of all kinds of myths, legends, various hypotheses and theories concerning their history, origin, and the purposes for which they were created. There are many such places on Earth, but we will tell you about the most famous and mysterious of all the places in the world.
Egyptian pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza. It may seem incredible, but the Sphinx statue is carved from a monolithic rock. To this day, it remains a mystery who did it and how. The date and time of construction of this majestic monument are also unknown. The Sphinx is named the most large monuments in the world. The Egyptian pyramids are rightfully called the oldest of the wonders of the world that have survived to this day. Just like the Sphinx, they are shrouded in secrets and legends. As you know, pyramids are tombs for pharaohs. The largest and most famous of all the pyramids is the Pyramid of Cheops.
Loco Steve / Foter / CC BY-SA Stonehenge. This mysterious ancient monument is located in England. Stonehenge is an imposing stone structure consisting of stone blocks (megaliths and triliths). As scientists suggest, the beginning of the creation of this architectural ensemble occurs around 3000 BC. IN architectural composition Stonehenge includes arches that accurately point to all four cardinal directions, an altar stone and two rings consisting of huge stones. Both the authors and the purpose of Stonehenge are still unknown. Scientists and archaeologists put forward many different versions, but none of them can be confirmed. Therefore, a spirit of mystery and mystery hovers around this ancient monument. In addition, Stonehenge is one of the strongest energy places on the planet.
Will Folsom / Foter / CC BY This monument is not ancient at all, as it was created in 1979. But, nevertheless, it is shrouded in mystery no less than any ancient monument. It consists of four monolithic granite slabs over five meters high, supported by just one cornice stone. The total weight of the monument is about one hundred tons. All plates are directed to the four cardinal directions. A message to descendants in eight languages is carved on them, a guide to people who survived the global catastrophe. The monument was repeatedly subjected to various acts of vandalism.
Goseck circle. It consists of circular ditches surrounded by wooden palisades (rebuilt later). IN certain places these ditches there are gates through which on certain days he entered sunlight. This ancient architectural monument is considered one of the earliest examples of a solar observatory. But this is still a source of controversy among scientists. Various hypotheses have been put forward regarding the use of the Goseck circle, none of which has received precise scientific confirmation.
Arian Zwegers / Foter / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Moai monuments on Easter Island. Moai monuments are huge statues of people up to twenty meters high. They were carved from volcanic rock sometime between 1250 and 1500 AD. As archaeologists have found, there were originally 887 statues, of which 394 have survived to this day. The largest of the statues weighs more than 70 tons. A lot of ideas and hypotheses have been put forward regarding these monuments.
Owen Prior / Foter / CC BY-SA It is located near the capital of Mexico - Mexico City. The name of the city translates as “the place where gods are born.” The ancient city was abandoned by the local population for unknown reasons. Why this happened remains a mystery to this day. The ancient amazing pyramids attract many travelers with their beauty. And scientists have found that ancient civilizations understood astronomy, built calendars from stone, and created drawings that were visible only from above.
brianholsclaw / Foter / CC BY-ND It is located on the outskirts of Delhi city. This pillar was made of iron about 1600 years ago, but during this time it was absolutely not affected by corrosion. Scientists cannot find an explanation for such an indisputable fact. In addition, many hypotheses have been put forward regarding the method of making this monument. Residents of India consider the Delhi Pillar a miracle that can fulfill a wish or cure any disease.
bobistraveling / Foter / CC BY Saksayuman Fortress. This fortress was built by the ancient Incas and is a series of walls built from solid rock blocks, each weighing over two hundred tons. Nowadays, this ancient monument is in excellent condition, despite its age. It should be noted that scientists still cannot figure out how the Incas managed to build structures from huge stones without fastening materials so that even the most thin sheet paper will not be able to squeeze between these blocks. In addition, it is unknown how people transported such heavy stones.
funkz / Foter / CC BY These are lines and patterns on a dry plateau in the Nazca Desert (Peru) that covers an area of approximately fifty miles. The time of creation of these lines is approximately between 200 BC and 700 AD. You can see the Nazca Lines either from above or in certain time years from the neighboring mountain. Scientists are surprised that the animals depicted on the Nazca Plateau are not found in this area (for example, monkey, whale, spider, etc.). Also surprising is the accurate reproduction of the anatomical structure of some animals, insects, and birds. After all, there were no microscopes at that time. No matter what efforts scientists make, no one has yet been able to unravel the purpose of these drawings.
We have presented to your attention far from full list the most mysterious places of our planet. They beckon, call, attract many tourists and travelers. But most of all they are of interest to archaeologists and scientists, since it is quite difficult to unravel their secrets, to be more precise, almost impossible.
