There are some things in the world even today for which no one has been able to know the answer or the reason behind them. Actually, science has progressed so much that we have something to explain everything. Despite this, there are some places or things in the world for which the science behind them cannot be found. Today we will talk about 5 such secrets.
You must have also heard that people consider some things to be cursed or mysterious. The reason behind this is that we have no reason for its existence. Even today there are some things on earth whose secret no one has been able to reveal. It could be a place, an event or even a custom. We will tell you about some such things today.
Antikythera
The wreck of a mysterious ship was discovered in the Greek island of Antikythera. This very ancient piece of machinery was considered mysterious. Most people believed that it was part of the world’s first analog computer. It dates back to 100 BC and was used for celestial calculations. Its structure is quite complex, reflecting the advanced mechanical engineering understanding of the ancient Greeks. Scientists and historians are still researching this piece.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The second mystery is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is claimed to be built between 2580 to 2560 BC. This is a sample of ancient engineering. One cannot even imagine how it could have been built so precisely in ancient times, when there were not even machines to lift and place the stones. How the heavy stones could have been kept in these with correct measurements remains a puzzle till today.
Sacsayhuamán
Saxehuaman in Peru is an ancient fort, which is known for its amazing engineering. This fort is made of stones and the surprising thing is that stones weighing 100 tons each have been placed in such a way that not even a straw can be inserted between two stones. This shows the skill of Incan engineering. Researchers are still surprised as to how such large and heavy stones would have been brought and how they would have been mounted and fixed.
The Nazca Lines
There is another amazing mystery in Peru itself, which is called The Nazca Lines. It was carved out of barren land in southern Peru. It was built by the Nazca people between 500 BC and 500 AD. This includes everything from straight lines to complex shapes of animals and plants. A lot of research was done on why this was made, but no one has the correct answer. Some scientists say that these are made for astrological calculations while some say that they are religious symbols. One is surprised as to who would read and understand them?
iron pillar
The Iron Pillar present in Delhi’s Qutub Complex is also a similar puzzle, which has not been solved. Built in 400 AD, this iron pillar is 7 meters high and was built during the Maurya Empire. The surprising thing is that since then till today this pillar is standing like this and there is not even a little rust on it. It has not suffered any damage in 1600 years. Many events and kings of the then empire have been engraved on it, which is very important from the point of view of history.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 12, 2024, 11:35 IST
