No matter how much humanity wants to solve all the riddles of our planet, this is not always possible. On the vast territory of the Earth there are many mysterious corners that were created both by nature itself and by human hands.
These buildings are different from others created by mankind. They are shrouded in mystery and are not well known among the locals. They are associated with ancient legends that can scare even the most daring. However, these abnormal zones constantly attract fans of mysticism and paranormal phenomena!
This collection contains 12 of the most mystical places on the planet, created by human hands!
12 Alcatraz, USA
This prison is famous all over the world for the fact that it was impossible to escape from it. It was created specifically for criminals who were not held in regular prisons. After closing, there are no mentions of successful escapes, but there is one mystical story, which is still of interest to researchers. In 1972, the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris escaped from prison thanks to an elaborate plan. But neither themselves nor their bodies were found. Even the FBI has failed to solve this mystery.
11 Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
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Ancient castles are always accompanied by ghost legends, but in the case Edinburgh Castle their number is simply off scale. This residence of all Scottish monarchs attracts fans of the paranormal. Many brutal murders have taken place here, such as "Black Lunch". During the meal, the Douglas brothers, who were only 16 years old, were captured and beheaded. But these are not all of the victims of Edinburgh Castle. Rumor has it that here you can see the ghost of a piper, piper and even the ghost of a sadist in a leather apron.
10 Jewish cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic
This place has a bad reputation for lovers of the occult sciences. In the middle of the Czech capital is the old Jewish town - a very colorful area. And its main attraction is the Jewish cemetery, where more than 100 thousand people are buried. On the territory, 12 thousand gravestones were installed at different angles, all other graves are located on levels. It looks quite creepy, in addition, there are legends that not all the deceased went to another world. Therefore, this place attracts occultists like a magnet.
9 Second metro, Moscow
Was, still is, or never existed - this is a mystery many adventurers want to solve. For many decades, there have been rumors about the presence of Metro-2 near Moscow - a secret underground transport line especially for the government. The hype around this topic appeared after the report of the US Department of Defense, where the Metro-2 diagram was even attached. The Russian authorities have only partially confirmed the existence of the Kremlin metro line.
8 Amitville House, New York
This real story became the plot for a whole series of horror films. The house in Amitville is still standing still, you can see it with your own eyes. In 1974, a brutal murder took place here - Ronald DeFeo shot six members of his family right in their beds. A year later, this house with a bloody history was bought by the Lats family, but they could not stay here. They were harassed by the paranormal. After the publicity of this story in the cinema, the first one on this topic came out.
7 Coral Castle, Florida
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The secret of the construction of this place has not yet been revealed. There are no ghosts here, but the castle itself is one big mystery. It was built by one man, Edward Leedskalnin, between 1920 and 1950. The total weight of the castle together with all the sculptures is over 1100 tons. How a man with a height of 152 cm managed to build this castle from limestone blocks alone is still unknown. Edward built the castle at night and carefully concealed his technology from others.
6 Winchester House, USA
The history of this house is directly related to mysticism. It was built for several decades by the widow of the heir to the empire, Sarah. The woman lost her daughter and husband early, which prompted her to think about the curse of the family. After communicating with the medium, she began to build a house with secrets - its doors led into emptiness, and the corridors ran into dead ends. It is believed that the widow built the house in such a way as to confuse the spirits of the people who haunted her, who died from the rifle of Oliver Winchester.
5 Lip Castle, Ireland
This castle is considered to be the most eerie place in Ireland. His bloody history makes the blood run cold. Crimes have occurred here since the date of construction in 1513, but the most brutal killings were during the reign of the O'Carroll clan. They often invited enemies to reconciliation dinners and then killed right at the table. There was also a room in the castle with a secret floor with a double bottom. It was studded with stakes that the unfortunate guests of the clan fell on. When repairs were carried out there, the bones of about 150 people were found.
4 Overtone Bridge, Scotland
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This Scottish bridge has attracted media attention due to the mass of accidents. True, they were very strange - dogs were thrown from the bridge. The first case was recorded in 1951, and since then, about once a month, one dog is thrown down from there. Even those who survived return to the bridge and jump again. Fans of mysticism explain this by the ghost of a boy who was thrown from the bridge by his father many years ago. Allegedly, the boy calls the dogs to play with him.
3 Poveglia Island, Italy
This place can lead to pain in the heart, if you do not know what is inside. The Church of St. George, located in the village of Lukova in the Czech Republic, has one peculiarity. After a series of fires, this abandoned building was turned into a cultural monument by the young artist Yakov Khadrava. He adorned the church with creepy plaster figures of monks. These ghost sculptures attract tourists who love to tickle their nerves.
1 Castle Tower, UK
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Of course, Great Britain also has its own castle with a bloody history. On account of this fortress there are many executed victims, often innocent. It is not surprising that ghosts of certain historical figures are constantly seen here. Anne Boleyn, Bishop Thomas Becket, Marguerite Paul, Lady Jane Gray, Catherine Howard were executed in the Tower. The series of executions began by King Henry VIII, and continued by his descendants. Also, Edward V and his brother Richard disappeared without a trace in the Tower.
These places are a real find for those who like to tickle their nerves. Every year they are visited by thousands of paranormal lovers who want to see something unusual with their own eyes.
There is nothing more intriguing than a forbidden place. The fact that you cannot go somewhere makes you eager to go there. Because there is nothing more interesting than the unknown.
North Sentinel Island, India
It is home to one of the few tribes in the world that refuses to have any contact with modern world... They do not allow strangers into their domain. In 2006, the tribe killed two fishermen who accidentally invaded their territory, but the Indian government made no attempt to punish the killers. It is now strictly forbidden to approach this island.
World Seed Vault, Norway
"Storage Doomsday"Is located on the island of Svalbard and is intended to preserve the seeds of all agricultural plants that exist in the world. If, as a result of wars or natural disasters, any plants disappear from the face of the Earth, they can be restored with the help of seeds that are stored here.
Pluto's Gate in Hierapolis, Turkey
"Gates of Hell", "Death Cave" - once this place was dedicated to the Roman god of death Pluto. During the excavations of the Temple of Pluto, a small cave was discovered, from where from a crack in rock carbon dioxide comes out. Scientists have proven that this place is extremely dangerous: birds that are not lucky enough to fly too close to the vapors suffocate and fall dead. In some cases, the concentration of gas can pose a threat to larger animals, including humans.
Poveglia Island, Italy
This island was a burial ground for victims of the plague during the Roman Empire and later, in the Middle Ages, when the plague returned, the island again became home to thousands of terminally ill people. They say that the earth here is 50% human dust. Then in 1922 a psychiatric hospital was opened here. It is safe to say that this did not affect the patients in a positive way, as the island already had a truly eerie atmosphere. Now this island and the buildings on it are abandoned, it is guarded, and it is closed to the public.
Lascaux cave, France
Lascaux Cave is a complex of caves near the village of Montignac. The ceilings and walls of the cave are covered with paintings, among which images of large animals prevail. The drawings are not precisely dated: they are believed to be about 17,000 years old. Back in 1940, the cave was discovered by 18-year-old Marcel Ravidat, since then many have been wondering about its origin and significance. Anthropologists believe that these drawings may symbolize the mystical rituals of hunters. The opening of the cave to the public changed its climate. 1,200 visitors a day, changes in air circulation and electric lighting caused the images to gradually deteriorate, leading to the closure of these caves in 1963.
Vatican Secret Archives
It contains documents related to the Catholic Church, dating back to the 8th century. The endless line of shelving in this archive stretches for 85 kilometers, and entry here is strictly forbidden to anyone except for researchers with a special pass. The archive contains documents such as information about the excommunication of Martin Luther and a letter from Michelangelo to Pope Julius II.
North Brother Island, USA
The island covers an area of just over 5 hectares and is located on the East River near Manhattan, New York. Once off the coast of the island, a passenger ship crashed, more than 1000 people died in the water. Later, a hospital was opened here, where infectious diseases were treated. The most famous patient was Mary Mallon, better known as Typhoid Mary. She was the first person in the United States to be recognized as a healthy carrier of typhoid fever. She is said to have infected more than 50 people, 3 of whom have died. Mary herself categorically denied that she had a disease and refused to stop working in the food industry. In the 1950s, a drug rehabilitation center was opened on the island. The island is now a bird sanctuary for herons and other wading birds. It is abandoned and closed to the public.
Ise Great Temple, Japan
A sacred place where Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun and the universe in Shinto, is worshiped. The temple was built without a single nail, but the most interesting thing is that the temple is rebuilt every 20 years, observing the Shinto concept of death and rebirth. Despite the beauty and holiness of the temple, only priests and representatives of the imperial family can enter the territory. The only chance to look at it incredible place- through wooden fences. You cannot take pictures here.
Morgan Island (Monkey Island), South Carolina
The island got its nickname because of the colony of rhesus monkeys living there, the number of which is about 4,000 individuals. The monkeys were brought here from La Pargera, Puerto Rico. These monkeys are infected with the herpes virus. No one is allowed to appear on the island for their own safety (as well as the safety of monkeys). Unless scientists who work at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have access here.
Catacombs, Paris
This is one of the most mysterious and scary places in the world. Originally, this place was a network of tunnels that united the stone mines of Paris, but at the end of the 18th century it became a repository for 6 million dead bodies. Very few of these tunnels are open to the public, and you can see thousands of bones and skulls stacked together. You will not see 99% of the 274 km long maze, the entrance is prohibited, because you can easily get lost in the tunnels. Nevertheless, this does not stop desperate people and members of secret societies from roaming here, creating problems for the police officers who guard the catacombs.
Snake Island, Atlantic Ocean
The "Island of Golden Snakes" is located off the coast of Brazil. This is the only place where a very poisonous snake, the island botrops, has survived. The island is closed to the public to protect this population of snakes from destruction, as well as to protect visitors, as according to some estimates, there is one snake for every square meter of the island.
Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, China
The tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang is located in the Lintong District of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. Despite the fact that it was discovered back in 1974, when excavations were carried out Terracotta army, they did not open the tomb. Opponents of opening the grave believe that the tomb and its contents can be damaged during excavations, therefore access to it is prohibited.
Area 51, USA
The most closed military facility is located 134 kilometers north of Las Vegas. Considered one of the most mysterious places in the world, the US government denied its existence until 2013. This secrecy has become a breeding ground for the emergence of a wide variety of "conspiracy theories." Due to its remote location, the area is primarily used by the CIA and the US Air Force as a test site. Despite the fact that this military base, many believe that it was here that an alien ship crashed, and scientists had the opportunity to study the bodies of space aliens. Many conspiracy theorists visit the area surrounding Area 51, but entry is strictly prohibited.
Surtsey, Island in Iceland
A unique island that appeared in 1963 after the eruption of an underwater volcano that lasted for 3 years. Now it is only used for scientific research. The goal of scientists is to understand how an ecosystem is formed without any human intervention. Only a few scientists are allowed on the island, making it one of the most forbidden places on earth. Scientists should not bring any seeds with them, so that nothing affects the natural process of life development. But one day a tomato grew on the island, which really puzzled scientists. As it turned out, one of them neglected the rules of being on the island and ... went to the toilet on the frozen lava. After scientists figured out where the plant came from, they immediately got rid of it.
Metro-2, line D-6, Russia
During Stalin's reign, a secret government metro system known as Metro 2 was built. This mysterious metro system allegedly connects administrative institutions such as the Kremlin, Vnukovo-2 airport and the General Staff Academy. The tunnels are said to have furnished rooms and technical rooms. Since the system is inaccessible to outsiders, it is believed that it is intended to serve as a place for high-ranking officials in the tunnels during the war. The Moscow metro administration denies the existence of these tunnels, but back in 1994, a group of diggers said they had discovered an entrance to this underground system. Now the existence of only one of the 4 branches has been confirmed, and this is the D-6 line. You can only get here with a special pass.
Bohemian Grove, USA
This is the name of the elite men's club in Monte Rio, California. Every year, since 1872, about 2,500 of the world's most influential people come here, including high-ranking politicians, Nobel laureates, senior military personnel, as well as presidents of elite universities such as Harvard or Yale. They say the club has its own rituals and traditions. The Club's motto, "Spiders Spider Webs Don't Belong Here", implies that all problems and business deals must be left outside. The club is purely for men, women can only appear here as servants.
Journalist John Ronson criticized the club: “I get the impression that I have immature youths in front of me: imitating Elvis, performing terrible rituals, drinking. These people may have reached the heights of their professions, but their emotions remained at the level of college students. "
The world is full of mysterious monuments created by ancient masters. These sites have been carefully studied by scientists, historians and archaeologists, but some of them are so ancient, unfinished or incomprehensible that it is still not clear why they were built and what purpose they served. We have prepared a selection of “the most mysterious places planets ”, which still raise many questions, confusing researchers.
10. Mounds of Cahokia
Cahokia is the name given to an Indian settlement near Illinois, USA. Archaeologists believe that the city was founded in 650 AD and the complex structure of its buildings proves that it was once a highly developed and prosperous society. At its peak, Cahokia was inhabited by 40,000 Indians - it was the most populous settlement in America before the arrival of Europeans. Cahokia's most prominent attraction is earthen mounds up to 100 feet high on a 2,200-acre site. There is also a network of terraces throughout the city and it is believed that buildings of particular importance, such as the ruler's house, were built on the uppermost terraces. During excavations, a wooden solar calendar called Woodhenge was found. The calendar has played a vital role in the life of the community, both religious and astrological, marking the days of the solstices and equinoxes.
What is the secret of the Cahokia Mounds?
Although scientists are constantly discovering new information about the Kahokian community, the biggest secret that remains is what modern Indian tribe comes from the inhabitants ancient city and what made them abandon their city.
9. Newgrange
It is believed to be the oldest and most famous prehistoric structure in all of Ireland. Newgrange was built of earth, stone, forest and clay around 3100 BC, about 1000 years before the pyramids were built in Egypt. This structure consists of a long corridor that leads to a transverse chamber, which was probably used as a tomb. Newgrange's most striking feature is its precise and sturdy design, which has helped the structure remain completely waterproof to this day. Most surprisingly, the entrance to the tomb is positioned relative to the sun in such a way that at the winter solstice, on the shortest day of the year, the sun's rays are directed through a small opening into a 60-foot passage, where they illuminate the floor of the monument's central room.
Mystery Newgrange
Archaeologists speculate that Newgrange was used as a tomb, but why and for whom is still a mystery. It is also difficult to determine how the ancient builders calculated the structure with such precision, and what role the sun played in their mythology. Scientists have never been able to determine the exact reason for the construction of Newgrange.
8. Underwater pyramids of Yonaguni
Of all the famous monuments in Japan, perhaps none is more perplexing than Yonaguni, an underwater formation that sits off the coast of the Ryuku Islands. The site was discovered in 1987 by a group of shark-watching divers. The find instantly sparked a huge amount of debate in the Japanese scientific community. The monument is made up of a series of carved rock formations including massive platforms and huge stone pillars that lie at a depth of 5 to 40 meters. The most popular formation is called the "turtle" because of its unique shape. The streams in this area are quite dangerous, but this did not stop the Yonaguni Monument from becoming one of the most popular places for diving throughout Japan.
The Mystery of the Yonaguni Monument
The ongoing debate around Yonaguni is based on one key question: is the monument really a natural phenomenon, or is it artificial? Scientists have long argued that millennia of violent currents and erosion have carved formation out of the ocean floor, and they point to the fact that the monument is a single piece of solid rock. Others point to many straight edges, square corners and many differently shaped formations, proving that the monument is of artificial origin. If the proponents of artificial origin are right, then there is even more interesting secret: who built the Yonaguni Monument, and for what purpose?
7. Nazca Lines
The Nazca Geoglyphs are a series of lines and pictograms located on a dry plateau in the Nazca Desert, Peru. They cover an area of approximately 50 miles and were created between 200 BC and 700 AD by the Nazca Indians. The lines have managed to remain intact for hundreds of years thanks to the region's arid climate, where rain and wind are very rare. Some of the lines span 600 feet and depict a variety of objects, from simple lines to insects and animals.
The mystery of the Nazca geoglyphs
Scientists know who made the Nazca Lines and how they did it, but they still don't know why. The most popular and reasonable hypothesis is that the lines must have figured in the religious beliefs of the Indians, and that they made these drawings as an imposition on the gods who could see them from heaven. Other scholars argue that the lines are evidence of the use of massive looms, and one researcher even introduced the ludicrous theory that the lines are remnants of ancient airfields used by a vanished, technologically advanced society.
6. Goseck circle in Germany
One of the most mysterious places in Germany is the Goseck Circle, a monument made of earth, gravel, and wooden palisades, considered the earliest example of a primitive "solar observatory." The circle consists of a series of circular ditches surrounded by palisade walls (which have since been restored). The monument is believed to have been built around 4900 BC by the Neolithic peoples.
The Mystery of the Goseck Circle
The precise and high-quality construction of the monument has led many scholars to believe that the Circle was built to serve some primitive solar or lunar calendar but its exact use is still a source of debate. According to evidence, the so-called "solar cult" was widespread in ancient Europe... This has led to speculation that the Circle was used in some kind of ritual, perhaps even in human sacrifice. This hypothesis has yet to be proven, but archaeologists have recovered several human bones, including a headless skeleton.
5. Sacsayhuaman - ancient fortress great Incas
Not far from the famous ancient city of Machu Picchu is Sacsayhuaman, a strange complex of stone walls... A series of walls have been assembled from massive 200 ton blocks of rock and limestone, and they are arranged in a zigzag pattern along the slope. The longest blocks are roughly 1000 feet long and each is approximately fifteen feet high. The monument is in surprisingly good condition for its age, especially considering the area's susceptibility to earthquakes. Catacombs were found under the fort, most likely leading to other structures of the Inca capital - the city of Cuzco.
The secret of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman
Most scholars agree that Sacsayhuaman served as a kind of fortress. However, this issue remains rather controversial, as there are other theories, which can be found in the topic “Sacsayhuaman - the mighty fortress of the Incas”. Even more mysterious are the methods used to build the fortress. Like most Inca stone structures, Sacsayhuaman was built with large stones that fit together so well that not even a piece of paper would pass between them. How the Indians managed to transport such heavy stones is still not known.
4. Easter Island off the coast of Chile
On Easter Island there are Moai monuments - a group of huge human statues. Moai were carved between about 1250 and 1500 AD by the earliest inhabitants of the island, and are believed to represent the ancestors of humans and local gods. The sculptures were hewn and carved from tuff, a volcanic rock that is common on the island. Scientists have found that there were originally 887 statues, but years of struggle among the island's clans led to them being destroyed. Today, only 394 statues still stand, the largest of which is 30 feet high and weighs over 70 tons.
Easter Island Mystery
Scholars have reached agreement on the reasons for the erection of the statues, but how the islanders made them is still a matter of debate. The average Moai weighs several tons, and scholars cannot describe how the monuments were transported from Rano Raraku, where most of them were built, to various corners of Easter Island. In recent years, the most popular theory is that builders used wooden sledges and blocks to move the Moai. This also gives an answer to a question like this green Island became almost completely sterile.
3. Tablets of Georgia
While most places have become mysteries over the millennia, the Georgia Tablets were originally a mystery. The monument consists of four monolithic granite slabs that support a single cornice stone. The monument was created in 1979 by a man under the pseudonym R.C. Christian. The monument is oriented to the cardinal points, in some places holes have been made, pointing to the Pole Star and the Sun. But the most interesting thing is the inscriptions on the plates, which are a guide for future generations who survived as a result of the global cataclysm. These inscriptions caused a lot of controversy and indignation, the monument was repeatedly desecrated.
The Secret of the Georgia Tablets
Aside from many controversies, very little is known about who built this Monument or what its true purpose is. Some scholars claimed that he represented an independent organization and did not contact them after construction. Since the monument was built during the height of the Cold War, one popular theory about the group's intentions is that the Georgia Tablets were meant to serve as a textbook for those who begin to rebuild society after the nuclear Holocaust.
2. Great Sphinx of Giza
Incredibly, the Sphinx statue, carved from one solid piece of rock, is 240 feet long, 20 feet wide and 66 feet high. It is the largest monument of its kind in the world. Historians largely agree that the function of the Sphinxes was symbolic, as the statues were strategically placed around important structures such as temples, tombs, and pyramids. The Great Sphinx at Giza stands next to the pyramid of Pharaoh Khafre, and most archaeologists believe that it is his face that is depicted on this statue.
The Mystery of the Great Sphinx
Despite its reputation as one of the most famous ancient monuments, there are still many mysteries around the Sphinx of Giza. Egyptologists have opinions regarding the reasons for the construction of the statue, but when, how, and by whom it was created remains an absolute mystery. If it was Pharaoh Khafre, the sculpture dates back to 2500 BC, but other scholars argue that evidence of water erosion of the statue suggests a much older Sphinx. If this theory is correct, then the builders were not at all ancient Egyptians.
1. Stonehenge in England
Of all the famous monuments in the world, none is shrouded in such mystery as this one. The ancient monument has sparked debate among scholars, historians and researchers since the Middle Ages. Stonehenge is a stone megalithic structure 130 km southwest of London. Circling along the outer rampart are 56 small Aubrey burial holes, named after John Aubrey, who first described them in the 17th century. To the northeast of the entrance to the ring stood a huge, seven-meter Heel Stone. Although Stonehenge looks very impressive, it is believed that its modern version is just a small remnant of a much larger monument that has been damaged over time.
Stonehenge Mystery
The monument became famous by puzzling even the most brilliant researchers. The Neolithic people who built the monument did not leave any writing, so scientists can base their theories only on the basis of the current structure and analyzing it. This led to speculation that the monument was created by foreigners, or that it was built by a highly developed society of technologically advanced superhumans. Rejecting all the madness, the most common explanation is that Stonehenge served as a monument near burials. Several hundred burial mounds found nearby serve as confirmation. Another theory suggests that the site was a place for spiritual healing and worship.
There are many places in our world that both attract and frighten with their mystery. People disappear there, ghosts appear, animals behave strangely. Scientists have voiced various theories, but none of them claim to be one hundred percent accurate.
1. Valley of the Headless, Canada
This place got its eerie name due to a series of tragic incidents. V late XIX For centuries, gold was discovered here, and fortune hunters reached the valley. In 1898, a group of 6 gold diggers disappeared without a trace. 7 years later, in the same valley, two Macleod brothers and their friend Robert Veer disappeared. After 3 years, 9 decapitated corpses were accidentally discovered.Mysterious disappearances of people continue in the valley to this day.
Sami locals we are sure that all deaths are the work of sosquatch people. Creatures similar to hairy giant people were often seen here, and their traces were found even more often.
In fact, most likely, this is the work of a gang of thugs operating in the valley, who hunt for gold prospectors and their prey. However, the police do not confirm this guess.
2. Valley of the Falling Birds, India
In the last days of summer in the Indian state of Assam in mountain valley Jatinga unusual phenomena occur. At night, closer to midnight, flocks of birds arrive here in an almost unconscious state. The birds circle low - the locals even knock them down with sticks and then cook them over the fire. Many birds fall to the ground and do not even try to escape from the hands of the person who lifts them.
The inhabitants of the valley are sure: it is the gods who reward them for a righteous life by sending easy prey.
Scientists have found that the hypnotic behavior of birds (lack of self-preservation instinct and body responses to external stimuli) is formed only with the obligatory combination of such factors as new moon, wind and dark time of day.
Based on this, it is possible to voice a hypothesis about the presence in this area of a short-term geomagnetic anomaly, which, when all of the listed natural factors coincide, has such an unusual effect on the birds living in the area.
3. Death Valley, USA
Contrary to popular legends, this place is not associated with the disappearance of people and the death of livestock - the valley got its name during the California gold rush. Here you can observe unusual crawling stones - they were seen by many, but they were recorded on camera only 2 years ago. Traces that follow the many-kilogram boulders reach several tens of meters.
Scientists led by paleobiologist Richard Norris have reported that they have uncovered the secret of moving stones in Death Valley.
According to them, the movement of stones is influenced by daily temperature drops in winter, coastal winds, the nature of the soil at the bottom of the nearby lake and even climate change. In their opinion, due to the general warming, such movements began to occur less frequently.
4. Drossolydes, Greece
Near the Franca-Castello castle on Greek island Crete many locals and tourists have come across an amazing chronomirage (event from the past) called "drossolides", which means "droplets of moisture". According to them, on an early summer morning, strange outlines of warriors appear over the sea, shrouded in fog, and sometimes the sound of a battle can be clearly heard. After some time, the chronomyrage disappears from the walls of the castle. At this place in the middle of the 19th century, a fierce battle took place between the Turks and the Greeks. All who have observed this mystical phenomenon claim that the phantoms of these particular warriors appear at the castle.
Researcher Andrei Perepelitsyn believes that elementary particles with sufficiently high energies, moving in air saturated with water vapor, leave a trail of water droplets. They are possibly capable of ionizing the air and "manifesting" in hazy forms before dew falls. And the rest is a matter of human imagination.
Maybe chronomirages cause magnetic storms or geomagnetic disturbances in some small area of the terrain. To find out, further research is needed, taking into account the possible impact of these factors.
5. Lake Dead, Kazakhstan
This small lake in the Taldykurgan region of Kazakhstan seems completely ordinary from the outside, but even in the hottest summer it remains terribly cold. There is absolutely no life in the lake: no fish is found here, even aquatic insects do not live. And people are constantly drowning in the lake. It is also frightening that the drowned people of the Dead Lake do not float to the surface, but, on the contrary, sink to the bottom and stand there straight like candles. Even professional divers with equipment cannot stay in the water of this lake for more than 5 minutes. For some inexplicable reason, they suddenly begin to suffocate, although their cylinders are still full of air.
According to one of the versions, mystical rumors are associated with the phenomenon of water hypersolarization and the purple bacteria living there that release hydrogen sulfide. Even in small doses, it actively affects the human psyche.
There is also an assumption that there is a crevice at the bottom of the lake, from which toxic gas is released, which kills all living things. However, there are no plans to conduct separate scientific research on the Dead Lake in Kazakhstan.
6. Black bamboo dell Heizhu, China
Hundreds of people annually enter this bamboo jungle and stay there forever. And everything disappears completely without a trace - no traces, no bodies, no personal belongings. Documented cases of missing people here originate from the middle of the last century. In 1950, for some unknown reason, a plane crashed here. Interestingly, no technical malfunctions on board was not, the crew did not give distress signals and did not report any oddities. The plane, along with all the people, simply disappeared.
Of course, the locals talk about portals to parallel worlds and time paradoxes that transport people from the hollow to some other reality.
But scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed a completely unique structure of geological rocks in this place, and also recorded the release of deadly poisonous fumes, which turned out to be the product of rotting of some tree species, of which there are in abundance. The researchers also noted the difficult local climate with unexpected and drastic weather changes, and strong geomagnetic radiation.
7. Pluckley Village, England
Residents of the English village of Pluckley claim that 12 ghosts exist in their village. The Plaklians say that all the ghosts once lived in this village, but they died or died a long time ago. 
Skeptics are sure that the population of the village is simply flattered by the attention of tourists who constantly come to gaze at the ghosts.
However, when a group of researchers came to the village in 2011, something inexplicable happened. Plakli is hit by hordes of flies, and this is at near-freezing temperatures in early winter. The researchers had to come back with nothing.
8. Palmyra Island, Pacific Ocean
The ship of the American captain Edmund Fanning in 1798 was wrecked off the coast of Palmyra - a small uninhabited atoll with an area of only 12 square meters. km. Many of those who tried to swim to the island drowned or were eaten by sharks. 10 people were saved, and in 2 months only three survived on the island. Survivors claimed that the rest were killed by the island. During World War II, Palmyra was used by US Air Force aircraft for landing. However, everyone in different time was on the island, they said that he awakened fear, depression, anger and hatred in them. Some unexpectedly took their own lives for no apparent reason, while others, on the contrary, suddenly went crazy and killed their friends and colleagues. Almost everyone says that the island was scary all the time.
Some speculate about the existence of a certain religious sect on the island. Scientist Mershan Marin believes that some unknown creature hostile to man is present on the atoll. Many support this idea and try to prove that the island itself is alive. Lured into a trap by his beauty, he kills his unwary guests. And there are also exotic versions, for example, that the atoll has a gateway to another dimension.
Be that as it may, but there are few people who would like to visit Palmyra, especially after 1986, when the American disposal of radioactive waste appeared on the island.
9. Overton Bridge, Scotland
In 1951, a dog jumped off this 15-meter bridge for no apparent reason. It would seem just an accident. But by 1955 there were already more than 50 such suicide dogs. Moreover, it is noteworthy that all the dogs for jumping always chose the same place - between the last two flights on the right side of the bridge. Until now, an average of 1 dog per month jumps from this bridge. Surprisingly, some of the animals that managed to survive after this suicide attempt recovered and again went to the bridge to jump.
Animal behavior expert David Sexton found that the ground just below where the dogs fell is filled with traces of mice and minks. The urine of the males of these animals has a very strong effect on dogs and cats. Further experiment only confirmed the theory of the ethologist. He spread the smell of animals living under the bridge and observed the behavior of ordinary dogs. As a result, only 2 out of 30 dogs - with short muzzles and small noses - remained calm. The rest thoughtlessly ran to the source of the smell, practically not looking around, as if bewitched.
10. Aokigahara forest, Japan
Translated from Japanese, the name of this place sounds like "the plain of blue trees." But most often it is called "the forest of suicides." They say that in the Middle Ages, the local poor, driven to despair by the lack of food, brought their elderly relatives here and left them to die in this forest. Since then, restless souls wander through the forest, trapping lonely travelers, wishing to avenge all their suffering. Until now, 70 to 100 bodies of people who have decided to commit suicide are found annually in the forest. Many people specially come to this forest to take their own lives, but there are rumors that the forest itself "persuades" some to do so. As if the one who turned off the paved hiking trails aside, the strongest melancholy and depression immediately seizes. So strong that the poor fellow immediately lays his hands on himself.
So far, only the fact that the compass does not work at the foot of Mount Fuji in the "forest of suicides" is reliably known. The strongest magnetic anomaly is observed there, which, apparently, has a colossal effect on humans.
In front of the entrance to the territory of Aokigahara, there is a sign with approximately the following content: “Your life is the most invaluable gift that you have received from your parents. Think about your family. Don't suffer alone, call us at 0555-22-0110. "
Despite the fact that many ancient monuments and places of our planet have long been studied up and down by historians and archaeologists, the world is still full of mysterious buildings and formations that no one takes. Read in our photo selection about the most amazing places on the ground!
1. At present, scientists have already come to a consensus about the reasons for the installation of strange monuments on Easter Island but how they were made and transported is still a mystery. The average Moai weighs several tons, and there is a rather long distance from the place of its creation to the place where it now stands. According to one of the versions, wooden beams and sledges were used to transport the idol, which, incidentally, explains why the green island is practically barren.
2., unlike other ancient monuments, have been a mystery from the very beginning. Four granite slabs support one central stone. The strange monument is not so many years old. It was created by a certain R. C. Christian in 1979. The tablets are oriented to the cardinal points, and also have holes pointing to the sun and the pole star. But the most heated debate is caused by the inscriptions on the plates, addressed to those who will survive the global cataclysm. According to one version, the Georgia Tablet is a kind of textbook for those who will rebuild society after the nuclear Holocaust.
3. Cahokia - a place of residence of the Indians near Illinois, USA, founded in 650 AD. e. Judging by the complex structure of the city, the society was highly developed and prosperous. Cahokia was inhabited by 40 thousand Indians and before the arrival of Europeans, it was considered the most densely populated point in America. But the main mystery remains burial mounds of Cahokia... The 2,200-acre site also contained a network of terraces, and it was believed that only important objects, such as the ruler's house, were being built on the uppermost one.
4. Newgrange is the most famous prehistoric and oldest structure in Ireland today. Built from earth, forest, clay and stone in 3100 BC e., it is a thousand years older than the pyramids in Egypt! The long corridor of the building ends with a transverse chamber, which most likely served as a grave. In addition, the structure was designed so that on the shortest day of the year (the winter solstice), the sun's rays fall through a 60-foot hole, illuminating the floor of the building's central room.
5. On a dry plateau in the Nazca desert in Peru, there are a number of lines and pictograms called geoglyphs. Created by Indians in the period from 200 BC. e. to 700 AD BC, they cover an area of 50 miles. have remained unscathed for centuries thanks to the arid climate. Insects, animals, simple lines - scientists know who created them and when, but find it difficult to answer why. There is an opinion that the Indians worshiped the gods in this way and they could see drawings from the sky.
6. - the most mysterious building in Germany. Built from wooden palisades, gravel and earth, it served as the oldest solar observatory. The monument was erected by the Neolithic peoples in 4900 BC. e. The exact use of the circle is still in question, but it could have served as a solar or lunar calendar.
7. Underwater pyramids of Yonaguni puzzling like no other monument in Japan. Discovered in 1987 by shark-watching divers, they immediately sparked a sea of debate among scientists. Carved massive platforms and stone pillars lie at a depth of 5 to 40 meters. The streams in this area can be dangerous enough that divers from all over Japan are not deterred. The main controversy is conducted by scientists about the origin of the pyramids. Some believe that they were carved out by the current and erosion, since the monument is a continuation of the underwater rock. Others point to right angles and other formations of clearly artificial origin. If the latter theory is confirmed, the question will arise who created the pyramids and why.
8. - a mysterious complex of stone walls, which is located very close to Machu Picchu. The walls were assembled from 200 ton blocks of rock and arranged in a zigzag pattern along the slope. For its age, the monument is in perfect condition, especially considering that it lies in an area prone to earthquakes. Catacombs were discovered under the fortress leading to other Inca buildings. It remains a mystery how this wall was erected, because it is impossible to stick a sheet of paper between the blocks!
9. 240 feet long, 20 feet wide and 66 feet high was carved from one monolithic rock! This is the largest monument in the world. The Great Sphinx stands next to the pyramid of Pharaoh Khafra and most historians agree that it is his face that is depicted on it. Despite the fact that the statue is one of the most famous in the world, it is still unknown who and how created it. If the Sphinx was erected during the reign of Khafre, then its age dates back to 2500 BC. e. But scientists were able to prove that in fact it is much older, which means that the monument was not erected by the ancient Egyptians at all!
10. No other famous monument in the world is shrouded in such mystery as. Ever since the Middle Ages, the debate between archaeologists, historians and scientists has not abated. Stonehenge is located 130 km south-west of London and is a stone megalithic structure. In a circle from the outer rampart, there are 56 Aubrey burial holes, named after the scientist who first described them in the 17th century. Despite the impressive size of the ancient monument, it is believed that it is what remains of a much more massive structure. Since the Neolithic people did not leave any inscriptions, it remains to assume that Stonehenge was a kind of monument near the burial hills.
The most mysterious places on the planet updated: December 28, 2018 by: Eye_Candy
