Mysterious Places in the World

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The world around us is full of mysteries. There are things we believe in without even knowing

about its existence. Science doesnt always find an answer to all questions and thats exactly why

we still love to watch movies like Lord of the Rings and read Harry Potter numerous times.

All mysterious things have a charm and the charm lies in the fact that we dont know everythingabout it. From old civilizations to some of the cultural practices, mystery has been associatedwith every part of the world. There are innumerable places in the world which can be called

mysterious for some reason or another. Lets have a look at five of them which make it to thetop.

Easter Island

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Easter Island is one of the most isolated regions in the world, Easter Island makes to the top of

the list. The region is full of giant volcanic rock statues called moai. The people of the islandwere called Rapa Nui and no one knows where they came from and where they vanished. The

reason for the carving remains as unknown as the islanders. There have been a lot of research in


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finding out the stories behind these giant structures but there hasnt been any concrete answer tothis question.

The Pyramids of Giza

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The largest and oldest of the three pyramids in Giza Necropolis, the great pyramids of Giza also

called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest man made structure inworld for more than 3800 years. The casing stone which originally formed the smooth surface on

the great pyramid has worn off and what we actually see the core structure. Egyptian civilizationis the said to be the most mysterious and advanced civilization of all times and the great pyramid

only adds to the mystery.

The three largest pyramids are Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Kafhre and the Pyramid

of Menkaura which are said to be the tombs dedicated for three different Egyptian king. Youshould spend holidays to Egypt and to check this places

Stonehenge


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Located in the English country of Whltshire, Stonhenge is a one of the most famous prehistoricmonuments in the world. What makes this place special is the circular setting of standing stones.

The stone monument is believed to be erected near 2500 BC though there is no concrete proofthe origin. The region lists in UNESCOs World Heritage Sites.

The construction of the setting is quite impressive in itself considering the labor and time that

went in making it. Stonehenge is believed to be a large earthwork constructed about 5000 yearsago. The tools used are said to be equivalent to the earth digging and moving.

Castlerigg Stone Circle


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This stone circle in Cumbria is an impressive pre historic monument in Britain. The stone circleis said to date back to 3200 BC and is a vision in itself. Not only is it flooded with tourists all

around, it has also been a subject among archeologists. Apparently many of the stones ofCastlerigg reflect features in the surrounding hills.

38 stones of different shapes and sizes form this circle. Some of the stones are as high as 5 feet.A mystery on how, when and why it was built, the Castlerigg is not a full circle and is flattened

on the northeast. Inside the eastern side is a rectangular enclosure of about 10 stones. Thepurpose of this enclosure remains as mysterious as this whole structure.

Cenote in Mayan Civilization


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Deep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, this civilization flourished when Europe wasstill in the Dark ages. These people were the masters of mathematics and had mapped the

heavens. These warriors called Maya had fought the Spanish. The cities were built with utmostperfection without any metal tool. The stone structures found in jungle talks about the genius

they were. The Mayas are a mystery in themselves as such great architecture doesnt seem tobelong to that era.

The underground world called Cenote are water bodies which will make a chill rn down yourspine if you manage to walk down the narrow stairs that led to this vertical hole. Nothing in the

world can be more bizarre than the sight you see when you get used to light under 20 feet.

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