25 Ancient Ruins With Hidden and Unusual Secrets

ancient ruins have always captivated the human imagination with their crumbling stone structures and mysterious Origins from The Towering pillars of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Greece to The Majestic pyramids in Egypt these ruins have left us wondering how they were built who built them and what Secrets they may hold but some ancient ruins go beyond the typical questions with hidden and unusual secrets that have yet to be fully understood unlike with list25 and here are 25 ancient ruins with hidden and unusual Secrets but before we begin don't forget to like share comment subscribe click that notification Bell so you don't miss out on any new content join our Discord become a member all that fun stuff with that out of the way let's go let's get ancient [Music] 25. the Temple of Olympian Zeus Greece the Temple of Olympian Zeus also known as The Olympian was a massive temple in ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus the king of the Gods in Greek mythology it was one of the largest temples in the ancient world unfortunately much of it was destroyed over time and many of its original features have been lost to history some historians believe that the temple may have contained a statue of Zeus made of golden Ivory While others think that it may have contained a secret chamber or underground passage however these theories are purely speculative and there is no concrete evidence to support them gold rival evidence 24. Pumapunku Bolivia Pumapunku is a set of ruins located in Bolivia and is part of the larger archaeological site of tijuanako it's believed to have been built around 600 CE by an ancient civilization possibly the tuanaku culture the site is known for its precise Stone architecture and intricate carvings which have led some people to speculate about the possibility of advanced ancient technology or even extraterrestrial involvement in its construction 23. the Tulum Mexico Tulum is an ancient Mayan city located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico the city was built in the late post-classic period of the Mayan civilization and was an important Coastal trade and religious Center Tulum is famous for its well-preserved Coastal fortifications and its beautiful location overlooking the Caribbean Sea Tulum was a major port and Training Center but how the city was governed and how the different architectural Styles and religious practices coexisted well that remains a hidden secret 22. Encore watt Cambodia Encore watts is an ancient Temple complex located in Cambodia it was built in the 12th century CE and is the largest religious monument in the world it was originally built as a Hindu Temple dedicated to the god Vishnu and later converted to a Buddhist temple the temple is known for its intricate carvings and detailed at Bass reliefs that cover its walls depicting stories from Hindu mythology for unknown reasons the temple complex was abandoned in the 15th century and was overgrown by the jungle for the next few centuries before being rediscovered in the 19th century 21. Sri Lanka is an ancient city located in Sri Lanka that was an important religious political and economic Center of this sinhole civilization it was the capital of Sri Lanka for over 1300 years and was a major Center of Buddhism during this time the city was abandoned in the 12th century CE and many of its monuments were left to the elements and were gradually overtaken by the jungle 20. the Mayan city of Tikal Guatemala the ancient Mayan city of Tikal is located in the rainforests of Guatemala it was one of the most important and powerful cities of the Mayan civilization and was a major Center of politics religion and trade Tikal was abandoned in the 10th Century CE and was lost to history for centuries until it was discovered in 1848 19. Pompeii Italy the city of Pompeii is an ancient Roman city located in southern Italy which was buried by Ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE the city was preserved for centuries and provides an unparalleled insight into the daily life of Roman City Pompeii was a center of entertainment with many theaters and public baths since the city was rediscovered in the 18th century excavations have revealed many of its hidden secrets including frescoes mosaics and sculptures but many Mysteries of the city still remain buried 18. non-madole Micronesia non-medal is an ancient archaeological site located on the island of Pompeii in the Federated States of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean the site is a complex of artificial Islands built using massive stone blocks and is believed to have been constructed between the 12th and 13th century CE archaeologists believe that the construction of non-modaul required a high degree of organization and Engineering skills as well as a large labor force the stones used in the construction were quarried From A Distant Island then transported to the construction site and finally placed with Precision without the use of mortar how did they achieve that 17. the Temple of the inscriptions Mexico the Temple of the inscriptions is a Mayan Temple located in the ancient city of Palenque Mexico it was built around 600 CE and is known for its elaborate decoration including carvings and inscriptions that provide insight into the mysterious history and culture of the ancient Mayans the temple also contains symbols that remain undeciphered and some of the inscriptions are yet to be fully translated providing more secrets to be unlocked 16. the Temple of Karnak Egypt the Temple of Karnak is an ancient Temple complex in the city of Luxor Egypt it was built over 2 000 years from the Middle Kingdom to the ptolemaic period and was dedicated to the god a moon this Temple complex is one of the most visited and impressive ancient sites in Egypt Karnak was originally built as a small Shrine and was expanded over centuries to become one of the largest temple complexes in ancient Egypt it's also believed that the temple was not only a religious Center but also a political one and it was the residence of the high Priests of a moon and the site of important ceremonies and rituals 15. the Temple of the sun Peru the Temple of the sun also known as the korikancha was an important Incan temple in the city of Cusco Peru the temple was dedicated to the worship of the Sun God inti and was considered one of the most important religious and political centers of the Inca Empire the temple was destroyed by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century but some of the original Inca stone work can still be seen in the foundations of the Church of Santo Domingo which was built on the site of the temple the temple also held mummies of deceased Inca Emperors which were removed by the Spanish and are now lost 14. the Temple of Artemis turkey the Temple of Artemis also known as the Temple of Diana was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was in the city of Ephesus in modern-day turkey the temple was built in honor of the goddess Artemis and was considered one of the most impressive architectural achievements of the ancient world the original Temple was built in the 6th Century BCE but it was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries it was eventually destroyed by the Goths in the 3rd Century CE and little remains of the original structure the only visible remains of the temple are a few Foundation stones and a single column 13. Gobekli Tepe turkey Gobekli Tepe is an ancient archaeological site located in the Southeast region of turkey the site features a suit megalithic structures and stone circles that were built around 11 000 years ago during the pre-pottery Neolithic period this makes Gobekli Tepe one of the oldest known human-made religious structures in the world the site was discovered in the 1960s by Turkish archaeologist Claus Schmidt who led excavations there until he died in 2014. archaeologists believe that Gobekli Tepe was a sacred site used for religious rituals possibly related to ancestor worship or the worship of Sky Gods the fact that such an early civilization was able to construct such Monumental architecture is a significant Discovery and challenges earlier theories of human development 12. yanaguni Monument Japan the yanaguri monument is a submerged rock formation located off the coast of the Japanese island of yanaguni it's believed to have been created by natural processes such as erosion and tectonic uplift but some researchers have proposed that it's an ancient man-made structure however there is no concrete huh evidence to support the theory that the monument is man-made 11. the Great Wall of China the Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications built along the historical Northern borders of China to protect against invasions from nomadic groups it was built over Centuries with the earliest sections dating back to the 7th Century BCE it's considered one of the greatest engineering Feats in human history despite what many people think the Great Wall is not a single contiguous wall but rather a series of wall and fortifications built by different Chinese dynasties over time it was built expanded and rebuilt many times over centuries 10. Chichen Itza Mexico Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city located in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula that was built between the 7th and 10th centuries CE the city is known for its impressive architecture including the Temple of kukul Khan the great ball court and the observatory as well as its Advanced astronomical and mathematical knowledge the city's decline in Fall are not well understood and theories range from environmental factors to political and economic instability it's also believed that Chichen itso was a religious Center a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the Mayan world and it's not clear how the city was governed and how the different architectural Styles and religious practices coexisted the city was also a Melting Pot of cultures with influences from other Mesoamerican cultures no [Music] City located in Jordan that was built by the nabataeans between 400 BCE and 100 CE the city is famous for its Rock Cut architecture including the treasury in the monastery and the Royal tombs which were carved into the Sandstone Cliffs it's also believed the city was the center of a powerful and Wealthy civilization but it's not clear if the city was a religious or administrative Center many of the buildings and tombs in Petra have inscriptions in the ancient nabataean language which has not yet been fully deciphered 8. the Palace of conosos Crete the Palace of konosos is an ancient minoan Palace located in Crete Greece it was built around 2000 BCE and was the largest and most elaborate Palace of the minoan civilization the palace is believed to have been the center of political economic and religious power on the island during the Bronze Age because the palace was destroyed and rebuilt several times it's difficult to determine its original layout and purpose it's believed to have been the home of the legendary King Minos who according to Greek mythology had a labyrinth built to contain the Monstrous Minotaur a creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man 7. the Nazca Lions Peru the Nazca lions are a collection of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca desert in southern Peru they consist of hundreds of large designs depicting animals plants and geometric shapes that were created by the Nazca culture between 200 BCE and 600 CE the exact purpose of the lines isn't known but they are believed to have been created for religious or ceremonial purposes possibly as a form of communication with the gods what makes the Nazca Lines fascinating is that they're a best seen from the air it's believed that the ancient Nazca people could not have created such precise designs without aerial observation to this day the Nazca Lines are an enigma as they were created by a culture without a writing system and it's not clear how the ancient Nazca people managed to create such precise designs without the use of modern technology 6. the moai of Easter Island Chile the moai of Easter Island located in Chile is a large collection of approximately 887 stone statues that were carved by the rapanui people between 1250 and 1500. the moai are monolithic human figures with oversized heads and elongated ears and they stand on Stone platforms called Ajo the exact purpose of the moai remain a mystery but they are believed to have been created for religious or ceremonial purposes possibly as representatives of ancestors or deities 5. the Terracotta army China the Terracotta Army also known as the Terracotta Warriors and horses is a collection of thousands of life-sized terracotta figures that were buried with the first emperor of China chinchi Huang in to 10 to 29 BCE the figures which depict soldiers horses and others were discovered in the 1970s by farmers in the lintong district of Xi'an China there's a theory that the Terracotta Army was created to protect the emperor in the afterlife and that the Figures were intended to be a representation of his real army 4. the Coliseum Rome the Coliseum also known as the flavian amphitheater was an oval-shaped Arena built in Rome in the first century it was used for a variety of public spectacles including Gladiator battles animal hunts mock sea battles and well public executions the Coliseum had a complex system of underground tunnels and Chambers that were used to Stage these events the underground area was called the hypogeum which was a two-level Subterranean network of corridors staircases and rooms it was used to house Gladiators animals prisoners and other performers before they were brought up to the arena the hypogeum also included mechanisms such as elevators trapdoors and pulleys that were used to create special effects during the shows I I want to go there someday that's that's on my bucket list three Stonehenge England the exact purpose and meaning of the stone alignment at Stonehenge is still debated by experts but it's believed that they were placed in specific positions to align with the movements of the Sun and Moon some theories suggest that it was used as a place of religious or ceremonial importance While others proposed that it served as an astronomical Observatory or calendar 2. Machu Picchu Peru Machu Picchu is a 15th century Inca Citadel that is located in the Andes Mountains of Peru the site's true purpose remains a mystery and several theories have been proposed to explain its function for some Machu Picchu would have been a Royal Estate built as a summer residence for the Inca Emperor pachacuti this theory is supported by the presence of many luxurious buildings plazas and Terraces for others it would have been a sacred religious site used for ceremonies and rituals this theory is supported by the presence of several religious structures including the Temple of the Sun the intihuatana stone and the Temple of the three Windows still other researchers believe that it was a defensive Fortress built to protect the Inca Empire from Invaders this theory is supported by the state's strategic location and the presence of walls and towers and who knows there's even the possibility that it was in fact a combination of all the above a real estate the sacred religious site and a defensive Fortress all in one one the Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt although many of the chambers and passageways have been explored and studied by Scholars and researchers this ancient funerary complex still holds many secrets Scholars still debate the exact years in which the pyramids were built and little is known about how they came to be built the precise methods used to construct the pyramids which were built with massive Limestone blocks weighing up to 80 tons each remained a mystery also the hieroglyphs found in the pyramids are not fully translated and could potentially reveal more information about the pyramid's purpose or the Pharaohs that built them our guests technically had them built so have you been to any of these if you could which ones would you want to go to or are there other ancient structures that we missed let us know in the comments below and as always don't forget to like share comment subscribe click the notification Bell do all that fun stuff as I mentioned above above if you're not reading a list before I love you guys and I'll see you next time be sure to click that subscribe button and the notification Bell so you don't miss out on new videos every Monday Wednesday and Friday share them with your friends and help us consistently conciliate curiosity and want even more lists check out these videos here or just head to our website at list25.com foreign [Music]

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Published: Mon Jun 05 2023