The people who lived on Earth thousands of years ago created works of massive scale and very elaborate.
Scientists have spent centuries trying to find answers to the questions of who, why, and how they were built. There are many different theories put forward, some even think that it is the work of supernatural forces from extraterrestrial.
1. Stonehenge, UK
Mysterious stone pillars in England. (Photo: pixabay.com).
According to local people, this rock was built by the shaman Merlin. In fact, Stonehenge appeared before Merlin – a confidant of King Arthur – was born.
How can one transport extremely heavy blocks of stone from a place hundreds of kilometers away? The area around Stonehenge had no place for quarrying, meaning that the stones had to be transported from a great distance.
The purpose of this construction is also unclear. Whether it is an astronomical observatory due to the location of the rock holes in line with the celestial bodies in the solar system, or a place of prayer to the gods when the Celtic priests used it, we still do not know. be exactly who used it for what.
2. Baalbek, Lebanon
The giant temple in Lebanon has caused headaches for scientists for centuries. (Photo: Anton Ivanov).
A temple belonging to an ancient architectural complex in Lebanon is the remains of a city that flourished in a single period.
There are still many unanswered questions surrounding these ancient temples. The ancient Romans did not have the technique to carry blocks of stone weighing up to 1,000 tons and build this huge temple.
The Athenian Parthenon in Greece is about half the size of this huge Lebanese temple, and the largest stone block in the Egyptian Pyramids weighs only 90 tons. Many natives believe that this temple is the foundation of the great biblical tower of Babel.
3. Newgrange, Ireland
Newgrange Ancient Building in Ireland. (Photo: UnaPhoto).
Although the construction company built a road running inside this structure since the 17th century, it was not until three centuries later that people began to study the mystery of this structure.
Great excavations have found, perfectly circular passages that are older than the Pyramids of Egypt. In the center, scientists found tombs.
If you have the opportunity to visit Newgrange, you will see that the astronomical events that take place are completely coincidental if observed from the inside. The rays of the stars will fill the rooms. Irish folklore has it that this place is the abode of elves and fairies.
4. Celts’ Grave, North Caucasus, Russia
The graves, though small, are extremely large in Russia. (Photo: mariakraynova).
This is a small tomb, built of very flat ground stone, on a mountainside. This tomb has small holes that can be closed with lids of the same size. It would not be noticeable if these structures had a mass in tons.
More specifically, the structures are connected to each other so precisely that they do not need beams or other materials to join. The age of this building is 5000 years.
5. Tikal, Guatemala
Mayan pyramids in Guatemala. (Photo: Simon Dannhauer).
One of the largest inhabited areas of the Mayans. Surrounded by green forest, this place has artificial ponds, a large field, a playground for folk sports, and a palace.
The biggest attention in this area, are the pyramids with absolutely square shape. They are built in a temporary ‘wherever, build there’ style, but are extremely solid and precise.
Many hypotheses have been put forward to explain their function. Buildings for religious purposes, places for research or cemeteries, were placed above the pyramids. The name Tikal means City of the Echoing Whisper.
6. Rock Labyrinth on Bolshoi Zayatsky Island, Russia
The rock labyrinth on Bolshoi Zayatsky Island is an interesting destination in Russia. (Photo: Vladimir Sevrinovsky).
The island of Solovetsky is dotted with strange stone labyrinths, shaped like spiral staircases. The locals call them the Babylons. The entrance and exit are the same, so you will most likely exit the maze right where you started.
But before it became a maze and a tourist destination, what was it? Many scholars consider it as a trap, others suggest that it may be a place used in traditional rituals, performing rituals to connect with the spiritual world.
7. Petra, Jordan
It is hard to believe that the ancient people sculpted a temple gate more than 900 meters high entirely by hand. (Photo: Pocholo Calapre).
A structure more than 900 meters above sea level is hidden in the rocks. Its creators had to be very patient when chiseling out a large block of stone to create such a masterpiece.
This is believed to be the entrance to an ancient temple or mausoleum. Other than the purpose of creating it, researchers still do not know how the ancient people created it, unless using scaffolding, they cannot seem to carve the stone at such a height.
8. Terracotta Army, China
The Terracotta Army is associated with the heroic history of King Qin Shi Huang. (Photo: Bule Sky Studio).
Tomb of Qin Shi Huang contains more than 8000 statues of warriors and war horses, which were buried with generals according to the tradition at that time. This army was created in 200 BC.
What is surprising to scientists, is that the statues are created to be life-sized and accurate to every detail. Thousands of faces are all different, it is impossible to find two the same face.
During excavations in the 1970s, scientists had to be very careful in the process. An ancient myth is told about this tomb, that it is associated with the deceased Emperor from the afterlife.
Built a long time ago, but it was not until the 19th century that Westerners knew about this great work. (Photo: lastdjedai).
The West did not know about this wonderful building until the 19th century. Western scholars were amazed by this Khmer architecture.
The walls are so dense, it’s impossible to find crevices. The stones are very flat, they are built and calculated to be able to withstand the total mass of the building.
This is a complex of works with 200 temples placed in pre-calculated positions, so that tourists can only see three of them from any angle. The drainage way is also built very scientifically, when the rainy season comes, the water will flood the drawn places and turn this area into an island in the middle of the vast sea.
10. Easter Island, Chile
Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is one of the places that attracts many tourists because of its mystery. (Photo: Amy Nichole Harris).
A small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean surrounded by giant stone statues. There is much evidence found that they were transported here from somewhere else.
This island is hard to mine for such large rocks, and it is located separately from the mainland. Mysterious questions about these statues have been challenging scientists for centuries.
11. Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt
The giant sphinx statues, which have stood for thousands of years, are a witness of tumultuous history. (Photo: Volodymyr Martyniuk).
The sphinx statues lying in the middle of the vast desert are perhaps the greatest mystery of all time. It is believed that this is a work of the Pharaohs. Inside the giant sphinx statues are rooms with scientifically created passages.
History records that this place has taken place many great floods, but the work has remained forever for more than 5 millennia. The Egyptians have a saying: “The world is afraid of time, but time must fear the ancient works of this nation”.
12. Al Naslaa Rock Formation, Saudi Arabia
The formation of the Al Naslaa rock puzzles even seasoned travelers. This giant rock has almost no contact with the ground and has a straight crack in the middle of the body, as created by the laser. And no one knows what really happened.
13. The House of Fairies, Italy
Italy is famous for its numerous architectural monuments, including the majestic Colosseum and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. However, in Italy there are also tourist destinations that are not so famous but equally interesting. One of them is the Mysterious House of Fairies (Domus de Janas) in Sardinia, whose microscopic dimensions are more suitable for elves than humans. It is believed that this stone “fairy tale house” is about 6,000 years old.
14. Kailasa Temple, India
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves is one of the largest and mysterious structures on the planet, carved entirely out of monolithic stone. Modern archaeologists have not been able to give explanations why there are such unique architectural works.
15. Masuda no iwafune, Japan
Masuda no iwafune, JapanIn different parts of the Asuka region in Japan, there are special carved rocks with large square holes in the body, made by the ancient inhabitants of Japan. The intended use of Masuda no iwafune remains a mystery.
