11 mysterious ancient buildings in the world that challenge the scientific world

People who lived on Earth thousands of years ago created buildings that were massive and very elaborate.

Scientists have spent centuries searching for answers to who, why and how they were created. There are many different theories that have been proposed, some even suggest that it is the work of supernatural forces coming from outside the Earth.

1. Stonehenge, United Kingdom

Mysterious stone columns in England.(Photos: pixabay.com).

According to the local people, this rock was built by Merlin. In fact, Stonehenge appeared before Merlin - who was dear to King Arthur - was born.

How can one transport extremely heavy stones from a distance of hundreds of kilometers? The area around Stonehenge had no place to exploit stone, meaning that people had to transport these stones from far away.

The purpose of this construction is not clear. Although it is an astronomical observatory because the position of the rock niches is true to the celestial bodies in the solar system, or it is a place of prayer to the gods when Celtic priests have used it, we still don't know be exactly who used it for what.

2. Baalbek, Lebanon

Huge temples in Lebanon have caused scientists headache for centuries.(Photo: Anton Ivanov).

A temple of Lebanon's ancient architectural complex is a remnant of a city that once flourished in a single period.

There are still many unresolved questions around these ancient temples. The ancient Romans had no technique to carry stones weighing up to 1,000 tons and build this huge temple.

The Athenian Parthenon temple in Greece is about half the size of this huge temple of Lebanon, and the largest stone in the Egyptian Pyramid weighs only 90 tons. Many indigenous people believe that this temple is the foundation of the great Babel tower in the Bible.

3. Newgrange, Ireland

Newgrange ancient works in Ireland.(Photo: UnaPhoto).

Although the construction company built a road to run inside this building from the 17th century, it was not until 3 centuries later that people began to study the mystery of this work.

Great excavations have been found, perfectly circular paths, which are older than the Pyramids in Egypt. In the center, scientists found graves.

If you have a chance to visit Newgrange, you will see the astronomical events that take place completely if viewed from within. The stars' rays will fill the rooms. Irish folk legends say that this place is the dwelling place of elves and fairies.

4. Graves of the Celts, north Caucasus, Russia

The tombs are small but very large in Russia.(Photo: mariakraynova).

This is a small tomb, built with very flat grinding stone, on a mountain slope. This tomb has small holes that can be closed with miserable covers. It is not worth noting if these structures have a mass calculated in tons.

More specifically, the structures are interconnected so precisely that they do not need any bars or materials to pair. The date of this work has been 5000 years.

5. Tikal, Guatemala

The Mayan pyramid in Guatemala.(Photo: Simon Dannhauer).

One of the largest living areas of the Mayans. Surrounded by green forests, this place has artificial ponds, a large field, a playground of folk sports, a palace.

The biggest attention in this area is that the pyramids have an absolute square shape. They are built in a 'up to the way, built there' way temporarily but extremely firmly and accurately.

There are many theories proposed to explain their function. Buildings for religious purposes, places for research purposes or cemeteries, are located above the pyramids. The name Tikal means City of whispers echoing.

6. Rock labyrinth on Bolshoi Island Zayatsky, Russia

The rock labyrinth of Bolshoi Island Zayatsky is an interesting destination in Russia.(Photo: Vladimir Sevrinovsky).

Solovetsky island is adorned with strange stone mazes, shaped spiral staircase. Locals call them Babylons. The entrance and exit are the same, so you will probably leave the maze right where you started.

But before it became a maze and a tourist destination, what was it once? Many scholars think that it is a trap, many others think it may be a place used in traditional rituals, performing rituals connecting with the spiritual world.

7. Petra, Jordan

It was hard to believe that the ancient people had sculpted a temple gate over 900 meters completely by hand.(Photo: Pocholo Calapre).

An arch over 900 meters above sea level is hidden in rocks. Its creators had to be very patient when chiseling large blocks of rock to create such a masterpiece.

This is said to be the entrance of a temple or an ancient tomb. In addition to the purpose of creating it, researchers still do not know how the ancient people created it, unless using scaffolding, they do not seem to be able to sculpt stone at such a height.

8. Terracotta army, China

Terracotta army associated with the majestic history of King Qin Shihuang.(Photo: Bule Sky Studio).

The tomb of Qin Shi Huang contained more than 8000 statues of warriors and war horses, they were buried with traditional generals at that time. This army was created in 200 BC.

Surprising to the scientists, the statues were created to be as real as human and accurate to every detail. Thousands of faces are different, unable to find two identical faces.

During excavations in the 1970s, scientists had to be very careful in the process of working. An ancient legend is told about this tomb, that it is associated with the deceased Emperor from the afterlife.

9. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Built a long time ago, but until the 19th century, Western people knew about this great work.(Photo: lastdjedai).

The West did not know this great work until the 19th century. Western scholars were amazed by this Khmer architecture.

The walls are very dense, can't find the loopholes. The stones are very flat, they are built and calculated to ensure the total weight of the building.

This is a complex of buildings with 200 temples located in pre-calculated locations, so that tourists who stand in any corner can only see three of them. The drainage is also very scientifically constructed, when the rainy season comes, the water will flood the places drawn and turn the area into an island amid vast water.

10. Easter Island, Chile

Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is one of the places that attracts many tourists because of its mystery.(Photo: Amy Nichole Harris).

A small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by giant stone statues. There is much evidence found that they have been transported here from another place.

This island is hard to exploit such large rocks, and it is located separately from the mainland. The mysterious questions about these statues are still challenging scientists for centuries.

11. Great Master Giza, Egypt

The gigantic sphinx statues that have been around for thousands of years, are a witness of volatile history.(Photo: Volodymyr Martyniuk).

The sphinx statues lying in the vast desert are probably the greatest mystery of all time. It is believed that this is a work of Pharaohs. Inside the giant sphinx statues are the rooms with the aisles created very scientifically.

History notes that there have been many great floods here, but the work is still lasting for more than 5 millennia. The Egyptians say: "The world is afraid of time but time must be afraid of the ancient works of this country."