Deserts are fascinating regions characterized by extreme weather fluctuations and sparse precipitation. While hostile living conditions challenge ecosystems and societies, they allow mysteries to flourish.
Interestingly, a third of the world is classified as arid or
semi-arid. Some of the largest deserts are the Sahara Desert, the Gobi Desert,
the Syrian Desert, and the Great Basin Desert. That being said, deserts are
made not only of sand dunes and rocky terrains, with Antarctica and the Arctic Desert being the largest
cold deserts in the world.
Deserts challenge life… and science. Some mysterious
megalithic structures and cities are believed to be evidence of
extraterrestrial and divine existence.
Here are 15 strange Mysterious
desert finds scientists want to explain (but can't).
15- 400 Mysterious Stone Formations Found In Saudi Arabia's Desert
The red deserts of Saudi Arabia hold secrets of ancient
times and extraterrestrial signs. Thanks to Google Earth, though, scientists
have recently discovered 400 stone structures that represent field gates. These
beautiful structures - often referred to as the Gates to Hell - are a real
archeological secret yet to be revealed. An international study showed that the
huge, mysterious stone structures known as 'Mustatil' (Arab word for
'Rectangle') in northwestern Saudi Arabia, are among the oldest
archeological ruins in the world,” Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin
Abdullah bin Farhan, said in a tweet in 2021
14- The Nazca Lines Of Peru Are Still Perplexing
The Nazca lines located in the desert areas of Peru consist
of more hundreds of geoglyphs and animal and plant designs. Interestingly, some
of the lines run up to 30 miles and can be seen only from the air. The figures
are massive and precise at the same time, making Nazca a subject of mystery.
Despite extensive study, the exact purpose and meaning of the Nazca Lines
remain shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe they may have served as
astronomical calendars, while others theorise they were used in religious
ceremonies or as territorial markers.
13- Petra, The Pink City Of Mysteries
Hidden in the pink labyrinths of the Jordan desert, the
ancient city of Petra is
one of the most amazing places on Earth. Though social media channels are
flooded with pictures of the impressive facade of the Treasury, the complex is
still veiled in secrets. Scientists, for instance, can’t explain how the
Nabateans managed to create Petra thousands of years ago.
Petra is also called the 'Rose City' due to the colour
of its rocks, which take on a red-pink hue at sunset and sunrise.The entrance
to the city of Petra is by a narrow passage cut through the sandstone as a
result of years of rain and wind. This passage is known as the 'Siq', which
simply means 'gorge
12- The Discoveries In Uluru, Australia Shocked The World
Uluru is one of the most amazing places in Australia, sacred
to many aboriginal people. It is situated in the so-called Red Center, famous
for its desert landscapes and red rock domes. Rumors that an ancient city and a
five-meter human skeleton were found there have been revealed to be false. Yet,
Uluru and its spiritual importance are still mysterious. The red of Uluru is
breathtaking, and what's most interesting is that the vibrance changes
depending on the time of day. The colour you see at sunrise will differ at
midday and again at sunset. It is something special to see. Uluru is home to
over 40 sacred indigenous sites, and rock art telling ancient stories.
11- The Secrets Of The Nabta Playa Area In Africa Are
Standing Still
Located in the Nubian Desert, Nabta Playa is one of the most
mysterious sites in the region. Nabta Playa consists of numerous tumuli,
artifacts, and rock formations built more than 11,000 years ago. It was only a
few decades ago when scientists discovered a megalithic stone circle there,
perhaps the oldest astronomical alignment of stones in the world. One site
excavated at Nabta Playa revealed rows of huts with hearths, storage pits,
and wells that were spread out over several thousand square feet. The team
of archaeologists called it a “well-organized village.”
10- Were The Underground Churches In Ethiopia Built By
Angels?
Do you believe in God’s existence? It’s assumed that the
fascinating rock churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia were built by angels in one
night. Officially, the churches are attributed to Kind Lalibela who wanted to
create a New Jerusalem. Note that the Danakil Desert, not far from Lalibela, is
one of the most dangerous places on Earth.
Not much is known about who built them, or why. But the
faithful of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church say there's no mystery
really. The churches of Lalibela were built by angels. The northern
highlands of Ethiopia rose 31 million years ago when fissures in the earth
flooded the Horn of Africa with lava a mile deep.
9- Believe It Or Not, You Can See Whales In The Sahara
It’s not a secret that the Sahara Desert is the largest hot
desert in the world. Thus, you might be surprised that the Sahara Desert contains
fossils of whales. Wadi Al-Hitan in Egypt is one of the most fascinating sites
across the world that represent the evolution of the whales and their
transition from land animals to sea creatures. Yet in this parched valley lay
the bones of whales. Some of the skeletons were 50 feet long, with vertebrae as
thick as campfire logs. They dated back 37 million years, to an era when a
shallow, tropical sea covered this area and all of northern Egypt.
8- Gobekli Tepe, Turkey Can Rewrite History
The secrets hidden in Gobekli Tepe can help scientists
rewrite history. Situated in the arid areas of Southeastern Turkey, the complex
is a global mystery. Carbon dating estimates Gobekli Tepe to be over 12,000
years old… which predates human activity in the region by 6,000 years. Many
believe that Gobekli Tepe proves that aliens did visit Earth.
7- Casa Grande In Arizona Is Still Veiled In Mystery
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert in North America, Casa
Grande keeps ancient secrets, as per Atlas Obscura. Even though scientists know that the complex
was made of adobe structures, nobody knows what the central building was for.
The buildings were abandoned almost decades before Columbus’s voyage, so Casa
Grande remains a secret.
6- The Stonehenge Of Gobi
The Gobi Desert is one of the largest deserts in Central
Asia and the whole world. Note that Gobi is a cold desert; in Mongolian,
"gobi" means "waterless place." This area is not only
severe but mysterious. Hundreds of stone structures were found in Turpan,
China; it’s believed that this Asian Stonehenge was used to worship the Sun.
5- A Gate To Another Dimension
Another secret left by the Nabateans is Mada'in Saleh, the
second largest city after Petra. Situated between Petra and Mecca, just in the
red center of Al Ula, Mada'in Saleh is attracting archeologists and travelers
from all over the globe in the hope of revealing the secrets of the Nabatean
kingdom, secrets hidden below the sand of the desert.
4- Vampires Are From Bulgaria, Not Romania
Aliens, gods, evil spirits; nobody knows the secrets of our
world. What about vampires? Experts found vampire skeletons (each skeleton with
a round stake emerging from the left side of the chest) in a couple of
semi-arid sites in Bulgaria, including Perperikon – one of the most ancient
rock structures across the globe.
3- Lost In The Maze Of Hemet, California
The Hemet Maze Stone, California is one of the fascinating
petroglyphs in the US. It’s still a mystery who carved them and why.
Interestingly, there are other mazes found in the Hemet area, including the
Ramona Maze Stone, all on boulders ranging from four inches to several feet in
diameter.
2- Mars-Like Views And Rock Art In Wadi Rum, Jordan
From Mars-like views to challenging hiking trails, Wadi Rum,
the Valley of the Moon, is one of the most beautiful deserts across the globe.
The place amazes not only nature lovers, but archeologists. Thousands of
petroglyphs and inscriptions tell stories about the Arabian Peninsula. It’s
believed that some inscriptions indicate hidden springs.
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Many Visit Them, But Few
Understand Them
The mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids fascinate scientists
and alien believers alike. The construction of the pyramids in Giza, with all
the hidden chambers and tunnels, is puzzling. Scientists still can’t comprehend
how ancient Egyptians built these massive structures and aligned them
perfectly. Were they helped by their Gods? Or extraterrestrials?
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