World’s most interesting places
Paro Taktsang, Bhutan
Paro Taktsang is one of the holiest places not only in Bhutan but in whole Himalaya. This amazing monastery is entwined with legends… or may be these miracles happened in reality?
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Currently described 570 landmarks
Ol Doinyo Lengai, Tanzania
There is only one volcano in the world which is erupting carbonatite lava: Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania. This is not just another dry fact for nerdy scientists: this volcano is very unusual place without analogues in the world.
Patomskiy Crater, Russia
Local people have superstitious fear of Patomskiy Crater. This unique natural formation is unusual indeed and up to this time it is not clear how it formed. There are many exotic theories, some involving fallen UFO with nuclear engine. Currently it is considered that this mysterious crater is unique type of volcano.
Ikaite tufa columns in Ikka Fjord, Greenland
In the waters of Ikka Fjord in Greenland there is located amazing and, most likely, unique natural landmark – a "forest" of white columns which rise from the bottom of the fjord and almost reach the surface of water. These columns – Ikka column garden – are formed from very rare and unusual mineral – ikaite.
Oklo Mines, Gabon
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First time when humans launched a nuclear chain reaction was in 1942, in Chicago. But there is one place on Earth where nature itself launched a natural nuclear reactor some 1.8 – 1.7 billion years ago – Oklo Mines in Gabon, Africa.
Daikoku Sulfur Cauldron, Northern Mariana Islands
Earlier people thought that lakes of liquid sulfur are found only in outer space, not on Earth. Since the 2005 – 2006 some are known also on Earth – in deep seas. Most impressive of these sulfur lakes is Daikoku Sulfur Cauldron.
Usterling Growing Rock, Germany
Sometimes humans can help the nature in creation of its wonders and Usterling Growing Rock in Bavaria is one of such cases. Thanks to centuries long effort there has developed a highly unusual formation – natural, up to 5.4 m tall stone wall with stream flowing along its upper rim
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Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders
It’s time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world.
1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed
In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the “Sea Peoples” invaded Egypt. The pharaoh’s army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No more Trojans, Hittites, or Babylonians…
10 most popular landmarks, June 2018
- 1. India: Ajanta Caves – rock cut Buddhist caves
- 2. Solomon Islands: Kakamora Caves – mystery of the dwarf people
- 3. United States: Flower fields of Gorman Hills
- 4. India: Jogimara Cave, Sita Bengra Cave
- 5. Russia: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow
- 6. India: Son Bhandar Caves – mysterious rock-cut chambers
- 7. Italy: Milan Cathedral
- 8. United States: Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, California
- 9. United States: Hyperion – the tallest tree in the world
- 10. India: Nagarjuni Caves
Latest articles
Early human finds
In this category have been included most important and unusual places where have been found remains and other traces of activities by early humans (several species of them!) and other hominins.
Lakes and streams
There are many factors which can make lakes, sea bays or rivers unusual. Some of the most unusual are diverse volcanic crater lakes, lava lakes, lakes in sinkholes, many lakes in deserts and also in… Antarctica.
LATEST ARTICLES
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Early human finds
Patomskiy Crater
Ikaite tufa columns in Ikka Fjord
Oklo Mines – the only natural nuclear reactor
Daikoku Sulfur Cauldron
Usterling Growing Rock (Johannisfelsen)
Lake Bonney – lake in Antarctica with laughing gas
Giant Forest, California
