5 Most Ancient And Intriguing Unsolved Mysteries Of The World

Jul 31, 2024 Anshu Bajaj

The Paracas Candelabra, a 600-foot geoglyph in Peru, is a mysterious figure, possibly used for navigation or as a deity's symbol

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The Plain of Jars in northern Laos, with its ancient stone jars and unexploded ordnance, remains a hazardous site of historical intrigue

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Robert Marx’s 1982 claim of discovering Roman amphoras in Brazil remains disputed and unconfirmed

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The Nazca Lines in Peru, large geoglyphs of animals and shapes, remain a mystery with their purpose still unknown

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Despite its 5,000-year history, Stonehenge’s purpose and construction methods continue to be a mystery

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