The world is filled with mysteries that continue to confuse historians, scientists, and curious individuals alike. These mysteries continue to capture people's imaginations, from mysterious phenomena to ancient ruins. These are the 9 leading unsolved mysteries in the world today.
- The Pyramids of Giza
Among all ancient structures, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is likely the most well-known. They were built more than 4,500 years ago using gigantic stones that might weigh up to 80 tonnes each, and it is still a mystery as to how the ancient Egyptians were able to move and place them with such perfection.
- Stonehenge
Stonehenge is an ancient structure composed of a circle of standing stones which could be found in Wiltshire, UK. The historic stones' method of transport to the site is unclear, and the monument's purpose is still mysterious.
- The Nazca Lines
The Nazca Lines are a series of ancient geoglyphs built by the Nazca civilisation, which can be seen in the Nazca desert in southern Peru. Many people assume that because the lines and patterns, that can only be visible from the air, are so precise, they were created with the use of cutting-edge technology.
- The Bermuda Triangle
In the west side of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Florida, is a location known as the Bermuda Triangle where ships and planes have mysteriously vanished. While some theories claim that the disappearances are the result of natural phenomena, others believe that alien activity or government experimentation may be to blame.
- The Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is a rumoured creature that lives in Scotland's deep freshwater lake Loch Ness. Although reports of the monster's sightings go back countless centuries, no conclusive evidence of its existence has ever been discovered.
- The Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript is an illustrated book that was written in an unidentified language and script. The purpose and content of the 15th-century manuscript, which has never been deciphered, are still mysterious.
- The Tunguska Event
In 1908, a massive explosion known as the Tunguska Event took place in a remote region of Siberia. Trees were destroyed across a 2,000 sq.km region by the explosion, which had the equivalent energy of 10-15 megatons of TNT. The explosion's cause is still an unknown.
- The Shroud of Turin
A piece of fabric known as the Shroud of Turin is believed to contain Jesus Christ's likeness. The authenticity of the cloth, which is kept in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, has been heavily disputed.
- The Taos Hum
Residents of Taos, New Mexico, have been hearing the Taos Hum for many decades. It is a low-frequency humming sound. There have been numerous theories and investigations about the sound's origin, but it remains an unknown.