Our planet Earth is wonderfully made and filled with some mysterious places you never though is in existence.. Read more to find out their location..
1. Ship Rock, New Mexico.
Ship rock is a monadnock rising nearly 1,583 feet (482.5 m) above the high-desert plain on the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, New Mexico, USA. It has a peak elevation of 7,177 feet (2,187.5 m) above sea level. It lies about 10.75 miles (17.30 km) southwest of the town of Ship rock, which is named for the peak. Ship rock is composed of fractured volcanic breccia and black dikes of igneous rock called "minette".
2. Eye of Africa, Mauritania.
The 'Eye of Africa can also be referred to as (The Eye Of The Sahara) which is located within the large east-African country of Mauritania,known as the Richat Structure, in our quest to discover why its truly called "The Eye Of Africa"we decided to take a more critical Look at it from above, we observed it looks a lot like a big blue eye staring out of the ground.
3. The Skeleton Lake of Roopkund, Uttarakhand, India.
The lake, known as 'Skeleton lake',
is situated at an altitude of 5,029 meters, in the Himalayas. when the snow melts, you will be able to see hundreds of scattered skulls in this location. The skeletons is said to be first found by a British forest guard in 1942. we were Initially made to believed that the skeletons were those of Japanese soldiers who had died in combat while crossing that route during World War II. But now a study has shown that the skeletons were of pilgrims and locals as the bodies dated to around 850 AD.
4. Iron pillar of Delhi, India. This amazing pillar is about 1600 Years Old .
The pillar is very well known throughout India and the surprising thing is that only few people know that it is 99 per cent resistant to corrosion. The pillar is measured about 7.21 meters tall and still stands completely rust-free. Made from 98 per cent wrought iron, the pillar has been a subject of varied scientific studies from around the world. The pillar bears an inscription which states that it was erected as a flagstaff in honour of the Hindu god, Vishnu, and in the memory of the Gupta King Chandragupta II (375-413). Made up of 98% wrought iron of pure quality, it is 23 feet 8 inches (7.21 m) high and has a diameter of 16 inches (0.41 m). Also, it was confirmed that the temperatures required to form such kind of pillars cannot be achieved by combustion of coal. The pillar is a testament to the high level of skill achieved by ancient Indian iron smiths in the extraction and processing of iron.
5. Mummy Of Sangha Tenzin, Himachal Pradesh, India.
A MUMMY of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, believed to be about 500 years old, has been found in India's northern Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh.The mummy, identified as that of monk Sangha Tenzin, was found inside a tomb at Ghuen village in the cold and remote Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, about 6000 metres above sea level.
In 1975 an earthquake in northern India opened an old tomb containing the mummified body of monk Sangha Tenzin. In 2004, the local police excavated the tomb and removed the mummy. The mummy is remarkably well preserved, with skin intact and hair on his head. He died in the seated position, with a rope around the neck and thighs (an esoteric practice recorded in few Buddhist documents). Victor Mair, a consulting scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, was quoted as saying the mummy was at least 500 years old. According to the report, the mummy is remarkably well preserved for its age. Its skin is unbroken and there is hair on the head.
The mummy of Sangha Tenzin is now on display in a temple in Gue, two miles from where he was excavated, in the Himachal Pradesh region of India, bordering Tibet. Controlled by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and isolated in the Himalayas, the town is very difficult to reach. The temple where the mummy rests is open to the public.
6. Christ of the Abyss at San Fruttuoso, Italy near Portofino.
7. The Ik-Kil Cenote in Yucatan, Mexico.
The Ik-Kil Cenote in Yucatan, Mexico is one of several 'cenotes', which were sacred wells used by Mayans. Young men and women were thrown and left to drown there as a sacrifice to the god of rain, but now they are popular with tourists for swimming
8. The Golden Horn Beach(Zlatni Rat), Brac Island, Croatia.
Zlatni rat beach (Golden Horn Beach) is located on the island of Brac in the holidaymaker utilise Bol. Because of its endless tip that stretches towards the sea and changes its structure depending on the roll and waves, it was titled one of the most resplendent beaches in the experience.The beautiful beach stretches for 530 meters (580 yards) into a warm crystal clear Adriatic Sea. The unique location attracts many vacationers, that can enjoy the sun, warm sea and water sports. The island is a famous windsurfing spot. Due to the winds, Golden Horn's form constantly slightly changes.
9. Amazing Natural Pool Giola in Thassos Island, Greece.
Giola Thassos is a stunning natural lagoon, like a swimming pool fixed into the rocks. The water is slightly warmer than the sea, which makes it enjoyable for swimming.
10. To Sua Ocean Trench on the island of Upolu in Lotofaga, Samoa.
Tosua means a "Gigantic Swimming Hole". It is believed that lava field blow holes making thees tide pools and walking paths along the shore and near the ocean’s edge. it is about 30 meters down from the ground level, one must climb down a long ladder to the natural pool. The pool is situated close to Lotofaga, which is a village on the south coast of Upolu island in Samoa.
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