10 World's Mysterious Monuments

1. Apocalypse

On a barren hill in the northeast Georgia stands a monument in the world's most bizarre and mysterious. But that was not created during ancient times. Known as the 'Georgia Guidestones', a stone structure with a height of 16 meters, 20 tons of polished granite slabs and written in eight languages.

2. Lake Michigan Stonehenge.

The researchers were quite surprised when they discover what appears to be ancient structures like Stonehenge 40 meters below the surface of the water in Lake Michigan.

3. Underwater Ruins in Japan.

On the south coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lies submerged ruins, an estimated 8,000 years. The place was discovered in 1995 by a diver who deviate too far from the coast of Okinawa with camera in hand.

4. Submerged Wonders of Alexandria, Egypt.

Off the coast of Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great (Iskandar Zulkarnain, a cousin of the Prophet Khidr), what is believed to lack the ruins of Cleopatra's kingdom. It is believed that the earthquake more than 1,500 years ago to make this building fall into the sea, along with artifacts, statues and other parts of the palace of Cleopatra.

5. The Mysterious Stones of Baalbek.

The largest Roman temple ever stood up, found the ruins are not built in Greece or Rome, but in Baalbek, Lebanon. No one knows what makes this site so special in Rome, to encourage them to build, move and assemble blocks of stone so much.

6. Easter Island.

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui in the Southeast Pacific Ocean, the most famous monumental sculptures created by the Rapanui people. It weighs about 86 tons, which illustrates just how big achievement Rapanui people who have created and move them.

7. Stonehenge.

One of the world famous monument is probably the Stonehenge, located in the Wiltshire area of England. Although theory and speculation popping up, no one knows what the original purpose of prehistoric monuments and remains one of the greatest mysteries of the world.

8. Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu is the most sustainable and beautiful city of the Inca Empire, located in the highlands of the Andes of Peru, on a steep mountain with a nearly flat surface.

9. Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

Few people know that the countries of modern Africa, Zimbabwe, there are ruins of stone, situated in the countryside. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are some of the oldest and largest structures in South Africa.

10. Peru's Chavin de Huantar Ruins.

Although not as famous as the ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru Huantar ruins Chavan also an interesting heritage. So clear, why Chavan culture has disappeared, although some communities believe that the ruins Huantar Chavan provide clues about why some civilizations disappeared.

1. Apocalypse On a barren hill in the northeast Georgia stands a monument in the world's most bizarre and mysterious. But that was not created during ancient times. Known as the 'Georgia Guidestones', a stone structure with a height of 16 meters, 20 tons of polished granite slabs and written in eight languages. 2. Lake Michigan Stonehenge. The researchers were quite surprised when they discover what appears to be ancient structures like Stonehenge 40 meters below the surface of the water in Lake Michigan. 3. Underwater Ruins in Japan. On the south coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lies submerged ruins, an estimated 8,000 years. The place was discovered in 1995 by a diver who deviate too far from the coast of Okinawa with camera in hand. 4. Submerged Wonders of Alexandria, Egypt. Off the coast of Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great (Iskandar Zulkarnain, a cousin of the Prophet Khidr), what is believed to lack the ruins of Cleopatra's kingdom. It is believed that the earthquake more than 1,500 years ago to make this building fall into the sea, along with artifacts, statues and other parts of the palace of Cleopatra. 5. The Mysterious Stones of Baalbek. The largest Roman temple ever stood up, found the ruins are not built in Greece or Rome, but in Baalbek, Lebanon. No one knows what makes this site so special in Rome, to encourage them to build, move and assemble blocks of stone so much. 6. Easter Island. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui in the Southeast Pacific Ocean, the most famous monumental sculptures created by the Rapanui people. It weighs about 86 tons, which illustrates just how big achievement Rapanui people who have created and move them. 7. Stonehenge. One of the world famous monument is probably the Stonehenge, located in the Wiltshire area of England. Although theory and speculation popping up, no one knows what the original purpose of prehistoric monuments and remains one of the greatest mysteries of the world. 8. Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is the most sustainable and beautiful city of the Inca Empire, located in the highlands of the Andes of Peru, on a steep mountain with a nearly flat surface. 9. Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Few people know that the countries of modern Africa, Zimbabwe, there are ruins of stone, situated in the countryside. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are some of the oldest and largest structures in South Africa. 10. Peru's Chavin de Huantar Ruins. Although not as famous as the ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru Huantar ruins Chavan also an interesting heritage. So clear, why Chavan culture has disappeared, although some communities believe that the ruins Huantar Chavan provide clues about why some civilizations disappeared.

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5/19/2011