Mysterious Places Scientists Still Can't Explain

Scientists and historians have been trying to understand life on Earth and human history, and while they have some answers, not all of their inquiries have been solved. They can reach conclusions based on small clues and evidence, but there are times when even they get stumped. Today's video presents strange and wondrous places around the world that are fascinating to see but perplexing to comprehend, even for scientists.

Casorzo

In Casorzo, Italy, two trees are growing in one, and they are completely different species. The bottom one is a mulberry tree, while the top is a cherry tree, making this tree a sort of hybrid duplex, a rare occurrence in nature. While it is not unusual to see smaller trees growing on top of larger ones, it is quite rare to see two fully grown trees cohabiting and thriving together. Usually, one of the trees' good health comes at the expense of the other, and it is usually the tree on top that suffers. This tree has become a tourist attraction in the area, but it has had to be fenced off to prevent people from climbing it, as it is illegal.

The Heidentor

The Heidentor in Austria's origins remains a mystery, although it is believed to have been built during the reign of Roman Emperor Constantius II. Some believe that the ancient Romans built structures like this to commemorate significant military victories, which makes sense because Carnentum, an ancient city, once existed on this spot, hosting around 50,000 people, surrounded by a walled fortress. The settlement is long gone, but the one remaining arch of this building remains. For several centuries, it was mistaken for the gateway to the old city. As so little of its true history is known, numerous myths and legends have sprung up around the Heidentor. It has become a popular gathering spot for pagans who refer to it as Heaven's Gate for unknown reasons. If it was indeed a Roman tetra pylon, it would have had a statue of either an emperor or a god in the middle, but there is no sign of it today.

Inventonate Island

Inventonate Island in Kenya is known as the "No Return" island, situated on Lake Turkana, which ties in with the myths and legends that surround the place, suggesting that nobody who enters it will ever return. In 1935, English explorer Vivian Fusch decided to test that theory by visiting the island with colleagues Bill Dason and Martin Sheffield on a research mission. But when they failed to return, it only served to reinforce the legends. Some conspiracy theorists claim that the island contains an alien base full of extraterrestrial beings who will abduct anyone who gets too close. The Kenyan belief is that those who descend into the enormous crater at the island's center will be struck by lightning and obliterated. Photographs taken by planes that have flown over the crater show what appear to be the remains of ancient huts at its center, but nobody has been brave enough to inspect it with their own eyes for a very long time.

The Temple of Andara

The Temple of Andara in Syria is one of the many ancient and marvelous temples in the country, but it has a fascinating story to tell. The temple has huge human footprints that appear at its entrance, and they have been there for at least as long as the temple has been standing, which is at least 3,300 years. There is disagreement about how they got there. Scientists and archaeologists claim that the footprints were carved by the same people who built the temple and are meant to represent the gods' procession into the temple's inner chambers. Still, many local legends say that the temple itself was visited by a great god with clawed feet who left the imprints himself. Yet, another school of thought claims that the people who built the temple were giants

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most famous structures in the world, and yet it remains shrouded in mystery. Constructed over 4,500 years ago, the pyramid is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza. It was built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and is said to have taken over 20 years to complete using an estimated 2.3 million stone blocks.

Despite the pyramid's fame and the attention it has received from archaeologists and historians over the years, many mysteries still surround its construction and purpose. One of the most intriguing questions is how the ancient Egyptians were able to transport such massive stone blocks to the site and then lift them into place to build the pyramid. Some theories suggest that ramps may have been used to move the blocks, while others propose that some kind of pulley system may have been employed.

Another mystery surrounding the pyramid is the purpose of its various chambers and tunnels. The pyramid has several interior chambers, including the king's chamber, the queen's chamber, and the grand gallery. The purpose of these chambers is still debated by experts, with some suggesting that they were used for religious ceremonies and others proposing that they may have had a more practical function, such as serving as a burial chamber.

Despite the many unanswered questions about the Great Pyramid of Giza, it remains an awe-inspiring testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the ancient Egyptians. Its size, precision, and complexity continue to amaze visitors from around the world and inspire researchers to uncover its secrets.