15 Most Mysterious Landmarks in the World
The world has many mysteries and we often wonder how many things came to be. Several landmarks baffle onlookers and historians as no one knows how they were created or who created them. From stone formations to missing cities, each of landmark on this list is shrouded by mystery.
If you’re the kind of person who likes to solve mysteries and travel, here are some places that might appeal to your curious nature. let’s explore some mind-boggling landmarks on earth.
Stonehenge – England
This majestic ring of enormous stones has intrigued people for centuries. How did a prehistoric society transport these mammoth stones, the largest of which can weigh up to 25 tons without equipment? And perhaps the biggest mystery: What was Stonehenge for? Was it a religious site? A calendar? A burial ground? Nobody seems to be quite certain as to why it was built.
Easter Island Moai – Chile
Easter Island is inhabited by almost 900 monumental statues called Moai, created by Rapa Nui. These giant figures depicted with disproportionately large heads have raised the eyebrows of archeologists for decades. Why were they constructed and how were the massive statues moved across the island by the islanders who possessed primitive technology? The puzzle thickens when you realize that the civilization that constructed them disappeared mysteriously.
Nazca Lines – Peru
The Nazca Lines in the desert of southern Peru are simple yet fascinating figures that can only be seen from above. The giant drawings depicting animals, geometric shapes, and human-like shapes have baffled researchers as to their purpose and creation. Some speculate that they were intended for deities or rituals, and some believe they were calendars.
The Great Sphinx – Egypt
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world’s most famous sculptures but there’s much to discover about it. Its construction date and the workers who constructed it are still a mystery. There are claims that it was built by Egyptians about 2500 BC, while others think it was built earlier. Another marvel is that the body of the structure is of a lion while the head looks very human-like. A mystery that has left historians puzzled for centuries.
Machu Picchu – Peru
Perched in the mountainous region in the South American country of Peru, Machu Picchu was off the radar of civilization until 1911. This old city was constructed by the Inca for reasons that remain a mystery to this day. What was it? A royal residence or a place of worship? Unfortunately, the location and the complicated design of the site have left archaeologists with more questions than answers.
Gobekli Tepe – Turkey
Gobekli Tepe is one of the most ancient structures created by people; the age of the complex is more than 11,000 years. Even more amazing is that it was constructed by a society that was believed to have had no farming or even metal tools at the time it was constructed. The site includes big stone columns in circles with carvings of animals and other signs. How hunter-gatherers could create such a masterful structure is beyond current understanding.
Bermuda Triangle – Atlantic Ocean
The Bermuda Triangle has been blamed for many lost ships and aircraft. It is believed to be a place of no return. Attempts at explaining this strange phenomenon of this region of the North Atlantic Ocean include unusual magnetic fields, UFOs, and natural phenomena such as waves or methane blasts. Nevertheless, the Bermuda Triangle deserves to be among the most mysterious places on the planet.
Puma Punku – Bolivia
Puma Punku is one of the oldest archaeological structures located in Bolivia and none of the other structures in South America resembles it. Gigantic stone slabs, some of which are over eight meters long and several tons in weight, are dressed with a thinness that even today’s engineers find quite inexplicable given the tools thought to have been used in the construction of the monuments. Some have attributed the features seen on the site as signs that ancient civilizations received help from aliens.
Teotihuacan – Mexico
Teotihuacan, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, is known mainly for its gigantic pyramids and the unknown history of its inhabitants. Who constructed it and why was it deserted at about 700AD? Nevertheless, the culture and people who built and inhabited Teotihuacan are some of the best-researched archaeological sites in the world today. It’s a city that raises many questions.
The Loch Ness – Scotland
Nessie the Loch Ness monster has been the Centre of controversy since the 20th century. This monster is believed to reside in the Scottish waters of Loch Ness from which the monster got its nickname, Nessie. For years no concrete evidence has supported the claim but countless sightings and hazy pictures shot around the area have helped the myth to live on. If you do or do not believe in the monster, the atmosphere of Loch Ness certainly helps fuel the mystery.
The Pyramids of Giza – Egypt
The pyramids of Giza particularly the Great Pyramid have always remained a mystery to historians and engineers. Who could erect such large structures and with such accuracy using simple tools and techniques? The orientation of the pyramids to the stars, and the size of the structures make these buildings one of the world’s most significant enigmas.
Carnac Stones – France
France is home to the Breton stones, 3,000 plus standing stones arranged in long rows in the region of Brittany. Nobody can explain why these megaliths are positioned in such a manner, but some theories indicate that they were used for time measuring or observing the sky. The great number of stones and the exact arrangement of the circle have become a mystery to archaeologists for centuries.
The Moeraki Boulders – New Zealand
The Moeraki Boulders are giant spherical rocks on a beach in New Zealand. Some of the boulders are over six feet in diameter. Research shows that they are natural formations that took millions of years to form. The perfect roundness of these boulders remains an outstanding work of nature.
The Oak Island Money Pit – Canada
On the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, is Oak Island where one of the oldest treasure-hunting stories took place. The “Money Pit” is a large pit into which people have been burrowing for more than 200 years in search of gold. Tremendous and strange caches have been discovered, but no one has yet stumbled on the supposed booty. Could it be a pirates stash, or simply an ancient relic or is it just yet another wild goose chase?
The Georgia Guidestones – USA
The Georgia Guidestones are also known as America’s Stonehenge; they are large slabs of granite set in the fields of Georgia. Built in 1980, these are stones with messages written in several languages advising people on how to reconstruct civilization after the disaster. Although, it is still unclear who commissioned these unusual monuments and why. Some have associated them with the work of a secret society while others still think that they are just pranks. In any case, they have fueled a number of conspiracy theories in the course of the years.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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