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Top 5 mysterious places in the world

Ancient places with mysterious past

By Mithul KandianPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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Here are some of the 5 Mysteries around the world.

The Bermuda Triangle:

The Bermuda Triangle (IMG from Google)

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly defined as a triangle between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. The area has been associated with a high number of shipwrecks and disappearing aircraft, with some claiming that mysterious and unexplained forces are at play. However, scientific explanations such as human error, equipment failure, and environmental factors like storms, have been put forward to explain the incidents. The US Coast Guard and the US Navy have both stated that the number and frequency of incidents in the Bermuda Triangle is no greater than in any other similarly-sized area of the ocean, and that the disappearances can be explained by natural causes and human factors.

The Nazca Lines:

The Nazca Lines (IMG from Google)

The Nazca Lines are a series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert in Peru. The lines are believed to have been created by the Nazca culture between 500 BCE and 500 CE. The geoglyphs, which depict various figures such as animals, people, and geometric shapes, are etched into the desert floor and can only be seen from the air. The lines are so large that they are best observed from the air.

The purpose of the lines is still debated by scholars. They were discovered in the early 20th century, by Paul Kosok and further studied by Maria Reiche. Some theories propose that they were used for religious or ceremonial purposes, while others suggest that they were used for astronomical observations or as a kind of ancient road map. The figures of the animals and the plants, which are visible only from high above suggest the astronomical observation theory, but no conclusive evidence has been found to support any of the theories.

The Moai statues:

The Moai statues (IMG from Google)

The Moai statues are a series of monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, a remote island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The statues, which are carved from solidified volcanic ash and range in size from 4 to 33 feet tall and weigh 14 to 82 tons, depict human figures with oversized heads and elongated ears and noses. The statues are believed to have been created between the 10th and 16th centuries CE.

The purpose of the statues and their transportation is still debated. They were carved out of a quarry on the Rano Raraku volcano, and then moved to various locations on the island. The largest statues weigh over 80 tons and were transported over significant distances and uphill, making the feat quite remarkable considering the technology available at the time. The statues are generally thought to have been created to honor ancestors or important figures and also might have played a role in religious and ceremonial practices of the Rapa Nui people.

The Oak Island Money Pit:

The Oak Island Money Pit (IMG from Google)

The Oak Island Money Pit is a supposed treasure trove located on Oak Island, a small island located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. According to legend, the pit is said to contain a treasure of great value that was buried there by pirates or other individuals in the 18th century. The pit was discovered in 1795 by a group of teenagers who were exploring the island and noticed an area where the ground had been dug up and refilled. Since then, a number of excavations have been attempted to reach the supposed treasure, but the pit has proven to be extremely difficult to access, with flooding and other obstacles complicating efforts to reach the bottom.

The nature of the treasure, if it exists, is unknown. Speculations range from it being pirate treasure, to it being connected to the Knights Templar, the Freemasons or the Holy Grail. Many theories about the treasure exist, but there is no concrete evidence to support any of them and the pit remains an unsolved mystery. There have been many attempts to excavate the pit, but all the attempts so far have been unsuccessful, with flooding, collapsing shafts and other obstacles making it difficult for excavators to reach the bottom. The Oak Island money pit is a subject of ongoing interest and investigation, with many people and organizations still searching for the solution to the mystery.

The Loch Ness Monster:

The Loch Ness Monster (IMG from Google)

The Loch Ness Monster, also known as Nessie, is a cryptid said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. The creature is often described as having a long neck and one or more humps that protrude from the water, and is said to resemble a plesiosaur, an aquatic dinosaur that went extinct around 66 million years ago. The legend of the Loch Ness Monster dates back at least to the 6th century, but the first modern-era sighting was reported in 1933.

Despite numerous search attempts, no definitive evidence of the creature's existence has been found. The most famous piece of evidence is the "Surgeon's Photograph," a photograph taken in 1934 that purported to show the monster, but was later exposed as a hoax. Many explanations have been put forward over the years, such as misidentification of known animals, particularly otters and giant eels, optical illusions, and wishful thinking.

The Loch Ness monster is often cited as one of the best-known examples of a cryptid, an animal whose existence is not supported by scientific evidence. However, in recent years, some researchers have suggested that there might be a plausible explanation to the phenomena, such as large sturgeon, or eels being misinterpreted as a sea monster. While there have been no credible sightings of the creature in recent years, the Loch Ness Monster continues to be an enduring subject of popular interest and speculation.

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