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Time of India

1,300-foot mysterious 'Cone Hill': Is it a lost ancient pyramid or a natural wonder?

Deep within the green expanse of the Amazon lies a mystery completely different from any other. It is an oddly shaped mountain that looks like it was built by human hands. This isn't just another forested hill, but a sharply angled peak rising straight out of the jungle. Its appearance is so appealing that locals wonder if it's a lost pyramid made by an ancient civilisation. And while it might make us rethink the story of our past, it also reminds us how much of Earth remains unexplored. The mysterious mountain rising from the jungle In Peru's Sierra del Divisor National Park stands Cerro El Cono, a 1,310‑foot‑tall pyramid‑shaped mountain that seems to float above the flat Amazon rainforest. The steep, flat surfaces of this 'Cone Hill' resemble the Great Pyramid of Giza, though it now remains hidden in thick tropical vegetation. Visible from as far as 250 miles away on clear days, it has always been an interesting area to observers for decades. — TheNorskaPaul (@TheNorskaPaul) Local Indigenous tribes see Cerro El Cono as a sacred guardian spirit, calling it an 'Andean Apu' that watches over their communities, a belief that goes back to before the Inca Empire, around 500 to 1000 CE. Because of these old stories, some people think the hill might be a hidden pyramid built by a lost civilisation in the Amazon, possibly making it the tallest ancient monument on Earth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo To put that in perspective, the Great Pyramid of Giza is only 481 feet tall, and other mysterious sites like Gunung Padang in Indonesia (312 feet) and the Yonaguni monument near Japan 90 feet are much smaller. If Cerro El Cono really is man-made, it would change everything we know about ancient architecture in the Americas But scientific analysis supports its natural origins, geologists suggest it's likely an extinct volcanic cone, a volcanic plug, or igneous intrusion, where hardened magma weathered away the softer surrounding rock over millions of years. Access is another hurdle The fiercely remote peak lies within protected park lands and Indigenous reserves, making exploration heavily regulated. Past attempts via satellite imagery and local reports haven't found any human‑made tools or structures to support the pyramid theory. It challenges us to keep exploring, whether we're following in the footsteps of ancient builders or understanding the raw power of nature.