Many ancient secrets can never be revealed, and there are many reasons for this. It could be the loss of evidence and data, the destruction of archaeological sites, etc. But National Geographic archaeologist Fredrik Hiebert argues that humanity is able to make even more wonderful discoveries that may reveal some of the secrets of the mysterious past. Nine mysterious cases were collected that cannot be explained even in the 21st century.
Strange burial in Mexico
In 1994, archaeologists discovered a burial chamber in Palenque (Mayan city). They found a coffin with female remains, which were covered with red powder. Inside were also collections of pearl and jade jewelry. There was a diadem on the skull, and there were also fragments that looked like a mask. Studies show that women are 60 years old.
This is a very interesting find, because power could only be inherited by men. Women in society were not respected enough to be buried with such beautiful treasures that were found in the coffin of the Red Queen.
The Man of La Venta, Mexico, 1947
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Interesting artifacts have been found by archaeologists in La Venta (Mexico). A total of seventeen heads were found, and too many questions arise. How did the people of that time manage to create such large and heavy statues? What tools did they use? How did they transport the materials? Why did they need such huge heads?
Winchester rifle, model 1873
This Winchester was found leaning against a tree in the Great Basin National Park in Utah. In the 1870s, many ranches appeared in this area. It's amazing that no one has touched a rifle for about 100 years.
Lost city in the Kalahari desert in South Africa
In 1885, the famous traveler and inventor Farini presented a report on a mysterious city that he found in the desert. He submitted a report to the Royal Geographical Society of Great Britain. Later he published a work in which he presented his scientific findings in detail. Farini claimed that the city was erected in an arched shape, and some parts were hidden under the sand.
Professor A. J. Clement examined this theory in detail and suggested that the city in the report is a collection of monumental cliffs that resemble walls. In 2016, after completing another expedition to the Kalahari, scientists managed to find the stones described in Farini's report. It is not yet known whether these walls are real or fake.
Tomb of Alexander the Great
According to one version, the body of the great commander was placed in a golden coffin, which was sent to Memphis, and then to Egyptian Alexandria, where he then disappeared without a trace.
It was said that Alexander's coffin was found in Sidon (Lebanon): the warrior in the helmet of lions depicted on the coffin really resembled the leader. It was later revealed that this was the coffin of King Sidon.
In 2014, the skeleton was discovered in Central Macedonia. Scientists believe that this is the skeleton of Alexander the Great. This version can be accepted or rejected only after a DNA test and a thorough examination of the find.
Mummies in San Bernardo, Colombia
Every year more and more tourists come to the city of San Bernardo, located in Colombia, to look at the unusual mummies. Scientists found themselves in a delicate situation: they could not come to a general conclusion regarding the origin of the mummies.
In 1957, the cemetery located in this city was flooded, and people had to take out the remains from there. The workers were amazed because some of the corpses in the coffins had somehow been mummified.
Locals say the mummification was caused by a special diet that included chayote fruit. But this fact does not at all explain why the clothes of the dead also remained incorrupt.
Tomb of Genghis Khan
In the 15th century, the site was discovered where Genghis Khan won a great battle. If we rely on the existing legend, then Genghis Khan said that this is his favorite place. Amateur archaeologist Maury Kravitz has been searching for the tomb for 40 years.
Kravitz tried to find the Bruchi River, but it turned out that it is completely unknown to cartographers. But a toponym was discovered by him: Baruun Brukh. Although the archaeologist is confident in his assumption, the location of the tomb of the great Mongol ruler is still unknown.
Grave of Pomorie, Bulgaria
This domed tomb is located in the Angialo Necropolis dating back to the Roman era. The tomb combines both Thracian and Roman styles.
Some researchers believe that the tomb was a monument erected as a tribute to the heroes of the time. Research is not suspended today because scientists want to know the real purpose of this creation.
Sibiu manuscript, Romania
The Sibue Manuscript is a document that details rocket science in great detail. Medieval scientist Konrad Haas successfully explained the launch of a multistage rocket in 1555, and he may have authored these works.
Haas also described modern spacecraft and talked about rocket fuel. The authenticity of the manuscript raises some doubts, and experts are studying it even now.
Maya Muzashvili