7 Unsolved Mysteries of the Ancient World
By : Kashmik Singh Chouhan
From lost civilizations to unexplained monuments, these 7 ancient mysteries continue to baffle historians and archaeologists.
How were the pyramids built with such precision? The methods remain a mystery despite numerous theories.
1. The Pyramids of Egypt
The purpose of Stonehenge—whether an observatory or religious site—is still unknown.
2. Stonehenge
Atlantis, a legendary civilization said to have sunk, has never been found, leaving its existence in question.
3. The Lost City of Atlantis
How were the massive Moai statues transported across the island without modern tools?
4. Easter Island's Moai Statues
Massive geoglyphs in Peru, visible only from the sky, remain unexplained in purpose and creation.
5. The Nazca Lines
The origins and purpose of the Great Sphinx, with its lion body and human head, remain unclear.
6. The Sphinx of Giza
The advanced Indus Valley civilization's writing system and sudden disappearance are still unsolved.
7. The Indus Valley Civilization
These mysteries challenge us to explore further, keeping the secrets of ancient times alive.
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