20 most mysterious places on Earth

There are a lot of places in the world covered with a veil of mystery. Some keep the secrets of unsolved crimes, strange cases of disappearance of people or unexplained natural phenomena. These stories are passed on from generation to generation, and no one can say for sure what is true or what is not.

In the era of science in which we now live, many are puzzled why we can not understand what actually happened, using our vast scientific knowledge. Especially when it is impossible in principle to find a logical explanation for a particular event, many believe that the achievements of science can put into our hands the key to unraveling the secrets, but this is often not so. Even to date, great historians, natural scientists, cryptographers and researchers of paranormal phenomena are unable to answer certain questions.

In a world where a person seeks to think, as if he knows everything, there are still many surprises. So, if you like to think that the makings of a detective lie hidden in you and you can unravel what was beyond the power of others, try to get to the bottom of the truth about the following stories presented in the article.

These are not children's tales of the Loch Ness monster, Stonehenge, Jack the Ripper, or the Bermuda Triangle, these are real puzzles, which even today can not be solved. You can visit these places, because there are not many tourists. Maybe it's because some of these places are better simply to bypass ...

                                                                          20. Overtown Bridge, Scotland

Over the past 50 years, 50 dogs have jumped from this bridge. They met their death on the rocks 12 meters below. There was a period when in just 6 months 5 dog suicides were recorded. All tragic events take place in the same place. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals called this phenomenon "a sad puzzle."

These mysterious events were widely covered on the Internet, where people suggested that the bridge itself somehow causes animals to commit suicide, and many locals will never agree to go there with their pet.

Many believe that after the tragedy that occurred in 1994, when a man named Kevin Moi dumped his newborn son from the bridge, an evil spirit settled on the bridge. Kevin committed the murder of his son because he considered him to be the embodiment of Satan. Then he tried to commit suicide, but he failed. When asked why he did such a terrible thing, he admitted that it was the bridge that made him do it.

                                                                   19. Habermonston and LaNoria, Chile

In 1872, these two Chilean cities in the desert were inhabited by miners who worked here. Unfortunately, after the Great Depression, the mines were abandoned and most of the residents left the city. By 1960, there was absolutely no one left.

And there is a good reason why the former locals refuse to wander these places at night. The thing is, they say that the dead wander here at night. City legends say that the people who lived here, in fact, did not go anywhere, but simply died.

You can regard these stories as stories that are passed on from generation to generation, but, nevertheless, there are really open graves here, where even the remains of people are visible. Many believe that these dead rose from the graves, because Their sleep was disturbed by the robbers. There is evidence that even in daylight people heard strange sounds, whistles and voices of children.

                                                                     18. Lake Andzhikini, Nunavut, Canada

                                                                                                            

Can an entire village suddenly disappear with all of its inhabitants? It turns out that yes. In 1930, a hunter named Joe Labelle went to the Inuit village, which he already knew about before, but when he arrived at the site, it was, strangely enough, no one met. Instead, he saw that there was not a single living soul in the village. In addition, he found that food was cooked on the fire, all the guns were loaded, and the clothes remained in their places, but none of the 30 inhabitants were visible or heard. Labelle informed the Royal Canadian Police about this incident, but the locality was not located.

His report was published in 1959 in a book titled "Unclear to science itself," authored by Frank Edwards. He returned to the lake with a detachment of mounted police, but they could not find traces of the villagers or understand where they had gone, leaving all their belongings untouched. They found dogs belonging to these people, and they all died of frostbite, and it was clear that they were starving, although there was enough food around.

So, to this day we still have not received an explanation of where all these people have disappeared. Although, some have already found explanations, for example, Betty Hill in his book "Interrupted Journey: Lost Clock on a Flying Plate". She believes that the inhabitants of this village suffered the same fate as the heroes of the book. So if you doubt something, you can blame the aliens for everything.

                                                                                17. Lake of skeletons, India

In 1942 in Roopkund, India, a curious discovery was made. At 5000 meters above sea level at the foot of a small valley, the once frozen lake suddenly began to melt, after which people were awed by real horror. In the thawed lake, 200 skeletons were found.

At first, it was believed that these remains belonged to Japanese soldiers, because The find was made during the war. And as they initially thought, the soldiers were captured by the Indians, then killed, and their bodies thrown into the lake. An investigation was conducted, the results of which disproved this theory. According to experts, these remains could not belong to Japanese soldiers, because They are older than the supposed date of the ages by ten, and the low temperature in the lake simply contributed to their preservation.

There is an opinion that this place was once a ritual place for committing suicide. The most likely explanation is that all these people suffered from a strong hailstorm. On each skull are visible traces of blows, as if something heavy was falling from the sky. Since the death of these people has passed 1200 years, and their mystery still remains unsolved.

                                                                    16. Bigoow Ranch, Utah, United States

In Utah is, perhaps, the most famous ranch in the world, but no one there is particularly in a hurry to go. The Bigelow Ranch, also called the "skinwalker", was once owned by Terry and Gwen Sherman, and they claimed paranormal phenomena that occurred there, after which they decided to sell it. Robert Bigelow decided to become a buyer. He decided to create a team of experts who had to get to the bottom of the truth and find out what was wrong there.

So what made Sherman move out? As they claimed, the reason for their escape was the disappearance of ten cows without a trace, huge silvery spheres the size of a football field periodically hanging over a ranch, inter-dimensional portals opened in the air and huge balls of light flying across the sky. The last straw was the loss of dogs, when the burned out piece of land was found on the spot where they were last seen.

Later, the animals were found dead, but without a drop of spilled blood. The bodies of the animals were without skeletons, and the internal organs were intact. And all this without a single drop of blood - the work of a true predator. So this is another mystery, which we still have not figured out.

                                                                      15. Discovery Island, Florida, USA

Discovery Island extends to more than 4.5 hectares at Disney Land in Florida. The island was discovered in 1974, but then closed for visits in 1999, since then no one has been there, and Mother Nature has tried to destroy everything that was created by man in its time. When this area was open to visitors, it was possible to see different species of birds and other animals.

Many believe that the island was closed because of the law on the prohibition of the use of natural water bodies, which must be cleaned with chlorination, which existed in Florida. According to one of the blogs, the deadly bacteria Naegleria Fowleri lives in the park ponds in the summer, so this fact may also have affected the ban on visiting the island.

Others believe that there is more than just a danger to health. It is said that urban explorers traveled to the island by swimming, while not suffering any fatal disease. They also discovered that there are vultures on the island, and electricity is still in the abandoned buildings. So why does not Disney disconnect this island from electricity if it is not already in use? And again riddles ...

                                                                           14. Monument to Yonaguni, Japan

In 1986, one diver came across strange underground formations near the southern coast of Japan. 25 meters below sea level is one of the highest pyramids in the world: 27.5 meters in height, 18 meters in width, the stone formations of which form five levels. Also found out that around this incredible structure is the road.

There are testimonies in the form of signs and pictures, which say that the structure was created by man. Marine geology has been investigating this pyramid for several decades, the scientists found that it could be about 5 thousand years old, and it went under water as a result of an earthquake that occurred about 2 thousand years ago.

Although some do not believe that it was possible to build such a giant monument 5 thousand years ago, and they consider all this to be the work of Mother Nature. The debate is still going on, and so far we do not know the exact answer.

                                                                                       13. Salto Hotel, Colombia

Tekendama is a waterfall 157 meters high, every year thousands of tourists come to look at it. And not far away, and only 30 kilometers south of Bogaty, the capital of Colombia, you can see truly amazing views. So it's no surprise that the Del Salto Hotel, overlooking the whole valley, was popular with tourists. Since the opening in 1928, a large number of tourists have stayed here.

Then the hotel was suddenly closed in the early 1990s, and its location became something of a local legend. After its closure, the number of suicides in the region increased, and some said that this area is cursed, and the hotel owners finally decided to quit business and go to a safe place.

                                                                                 12. Kapustin Yar, Russia

Kapustin Yar was created for the space program of the Soviet Union. The tests that were conducted there were so secret that the residents of the nearest town of Zhitkur were evacuated and moved to another place.

On the territory of Kapustin Yar worked on the construction of new aircraft, missiles and other weapons. By the time the US learned about this base, the Soviet military had already built four pads, fourteen launching platforms, a modern signal tracking system, three runways and many more incomprehensible objects. In addition, strange patterns were seen on the territory, and UFO experts believed that these tracks could attract extraterrestrials.

Some believe that there were so many nuclear experiments in this area that the entire territory is radioactive. But this is not easy to find out, since no one will be able to get close to this object, as it is reliably protected.

                                                                11. The forest of Aokigahara, Japan

At the foot of Mount Fuji is the forest of Aokighihara. There is a very large number of suicides, in fact, this is the second most suicidal place in the world. According to the local legend, spirits and demons live in the forest, and those who come there with bad thoughts, spirits can persuade them to give their lives. Even the police decided to hang in the forest signs that read: "Life is the most valuable gift for you from your parents" and "Please consult the police before you decide to die."

The foresters report that they annually find more than 50 bodies, and many can not be found, since the forest area is quite extensive - 35 square kilometers. If a body is found, it is delivered to a local station. It is believed that it is very bad for a person's spirit to remain alone, so the forester is forced to stay close to the body all night. They say that the dead move or even scream at night, yeah, the work is not for the faint-hearted.

                                                                               10. Château Miranda, Belgium

Chateau Miranda, or Noisy Castle, is a paradise for Belgian urban explorers. Recently appeared on the Internet photo of the castle, no doubt, belong to the brave photographer, who accurately showed in what condition the castle is now. Now these eerie photos can be seen on the web, and it's enough to look at them, and you have creepy skin.

The family that once lived here, fled during the time of the French Revolution to a farm in Celle. Despite all the greatness of the property, the family never returned to their land. Therefore, there are rumors that the revolution was not the only reason for the flight.

After the Second World War, the orphanage was made from the castle, but the story repeated itself, and in 1980 he was again abandoned. The photographer, who managed to get into the castle, also captured the board and desks, it seemed that people left the castle without planning it. If someone had the courage to explain why people left so suddenly from there.

                                                                        9. Devil's Triangle, Pacific Ocean

The devil's triangle, also known as the sea of

the devil, is part of the Pacific Ocean, of which few can tell. The thing is that those who have been there have disappeared without a trace, just like in the Bermuda Triangle. Strange cases that occurred here were associated with magnetic anomalies, aircraft falling from the sky and some unexplained disappearances.

Many researchers have advanced their theories related to the activity of volcanoes, which can lead to magnetic oscillations, which may be enough to cause the aircraft to fall. There are also theories that the devil's triangle is the gateway to hell, of which there are seven on earth.

Japanese scientists, who disagreed with these guesses, decided to do it on their own. In 1952, a team of 31 people went to study a triangle, and none of them returned. After this case, no one can solve the repeated researches.

                                                                              8. Aniva Lighthouse, Russia

The Aniva Lighthouse was built in 1939 on the shore of Sakhalin Island. In 1875 the island belonged to Russia, then in 1905 it became the property of Japan, until in the post-war time Russia again declared it its territory. It was rather difficult to do this, so in 1945 the Russians decided to replace the diesel engine of the lighthouse with a radioisotope thermoelectric generator and install a mercurial pendulum. All this is quite difficult, but in a nutshell it means that the beacon will provide itself with energy.

In the end, all these manipulations with the beacon made it radioactive, and the researchers stated that around the lighthouse signs hang about it. Others say that the area is still used as a secret room where prisoners of war are interrogated. Moreover, there are rumors that there are ghosts in the building of those who are lost in the sea, a beacon attracts their souls, and they fall into a trap, because Afraid to go back to the open sea. It's scary.

                                                                                             7. Helltown, Ohio, USA

The northern part of the Summit County local called Helltown (City of Hell). This name refers to the territories of Sagamor Hills, Northfield Center, Boston Township and Boston Village. Or all this territory together is also called Boston Mills.

In the late 1960s a law was signed that said that the security services of the National Park bought land previously owned by private owners to create a National Recreation Area. Local residents were forced to leave the territory, and entire cities were abandoned. One of the residents even left an inscription on the wall of his house: "Now we know how the Indians felt".

The houses in these cities were either burned or boarded up, but to this day there are rumors of Helltown that not all residents have agreed to leave their homes, and after dropping chemicals on the territory, many of them mutated. They say that in the woods there are Satanic rituals, and on the abandoned territory still live the souls of those who were burned alive in their homes.

                                                                          6. San Luis Valley, Colorado, USA

In the San Luis Valley in Colorado, there are so many cases when people saw a UFO that they installed a special tower for observation, so that everyone could watch around the clock. In the sky, bright luminous objects were noticed, some of them even captured in the photo and video.

Many of the materials can be viewed online, and those who do not trust the Internet materials can go there and check everything themselves. The puzzle is, why is everything happening right here? Maybe someone just hides the real reasons, dumping all on eccentric hunters for UFOs?

                                                                                    5. Pine Gap, Australia

Pine Gap is an Australian secret zone. It is Australia's most protected and controlled area, mainly serving as a communications hub for satellites located in the Pacific and Asia. According to the agreements signed by the US and Australia, nothing unusual happens in the research center, and all the studies that are conducted there are aimed at ensuring national security.

There are opinions that the location of Pine Gap is ideal for intergalactic communications. Therefore, the main goal of this research center is to study the activity of UFOs, including the crashes of spacecraft. But taking into account the fact that all employees of the base are bound by the strict terms of the non-disclosure agreement, we hardly know what they are actually studying.

                                                                                   4. The Paris Mines, France

Catacombs of Paris - a popular place for tourists who want to see the dungeon of Paris. But there are also Parisian mines that ordinary tourists will not be able to visit. City researchers have long been trying to find out exactly what these mines are, but it's not so easy to get there, as they are very well guarded. There is even an alarm installed in the case of uninvited guests.

In September 2004, the police discovered an underground cinema that was supplied with electricity from the city, but the next day after the statement, when journalists tried to get into the cinema, there was nothing there. Many still believe that this place is also the gateway to hell, and therefore it is so carefully guarded.

                                                                          3. Riddle House, Florida, USA

Since its construction in 1900, Riddle's house has been associated with stories of death and despair. Once, one of the workers who was engaged in funeral affairs, experienced difficult financial times, and, unable to stand it, hanged himself in the attic.

After the suicide, the owner of the house Karl Riddle said that workers left him, saying that they heard strange noises and voices, many then quit their jobs. Because of these sad events, all residents left the house, and the city authorities were determined to demolish it, because He was already in a deplorable state.

In the 1990s, the house was inherited by John Riddle, the nephew of Charles, and he began to actively restructure it. However, the whole process took longer than expected, because the workers were frightened by the instruments falling from the attic and it is unclear why the windows crash. Many locals avoid this house, and it is still unclear what exactly is happening there.

                                                                               2. Death Valley, California, USA

 This phenomenon has not yet been explained, scientists have been puzzling for decades how stones can independently move along the dried-up lake, leaving behind a trace of the path that has been made.

Throughout the world, people are trying to explain this, accusing aliens, paranormal activity, magnetic fields, or even scammers, who are trying to attract more tourists.

Imagine that huge stones have traveled a distance of 200 meters. Some move in a straight line, others along a curve, to the right or to the left. Trajectories of the movement are different, but there is still no answer to the question.

                                                                        1. Gateway to Hell, Turkmenistan

Sometimes it's better not to touch what nature has created. Soviet scientists in Turkmenistan were convinced of this in 1972. When they tried to extract natural gas from the bowels of the earth, they stumbled upon what can be called a door to hell. Due to the activity of the drilling machines a huge crater has opened, which continues to throw out the flame to this day.

Many tourists with their own eyes are eager to see the fire that has been burning for 40 years. The terrain looks more like a shot from a sci-fi movie, and if you come closer, you can feel the whole heat of the flame. The President of Turkmenistan ordered to block access to the gates until all natural gas is burned out. But no one knows how long this can take.