Lagarfljót

Lagarfljót

This large lake, according to legends, has a monster – Lagarfljotsormurinn (Lagarfljot Worm) – living in it.

Agaiambo Swamp

Large swamp, last refuge of uncontacted pygmy people with very short legs, most likely extinct by now.

Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram

Remains of submerged temple, Mahabalipuram

Only one of the legendary “Seven pagodas” of Mahabalipuram remains – the magnificent Shore Temple. What happened with the other six temples?

Caverne Patate

Caverne Patate, Rodrigues Island

The longest cave in Mauritius, 1 140 m long. It is adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is known since the 18th century and here have been found bones of extinct animals. Legends about the treasure hidden in it.

Bukit Timah Monkey Man

The virgin Bukit Timah rainforest and city of Singapore in the background

1.64 km² large patch of rainforest in the middle of major city, one of the few places in the world with natural rainforest in the city. This is well preserved fragment of rainforest with more than 840 species of plants and more than 500 species of fauna.

Somawathie Stupa

Somawathie Stupa, Sri Lanka

Historical pagoda of major importance in the past, built in the 2nd century BC. Monastery has served as abode for several Arahants – supremely enlightened beings. This site is famous thanks to unexplained light phenomena – beams of light emanating from the stupa, beating of invisible drums and many other unusual events.

Kanas Lake Monsters

Two Kanas Lake creatures, China

According to legends in this lake live giant fish or similar creatures that are some 10 – 15 m long. These animals have been caught on video, including an aerial that shows a group of some 15 creatures crossing the lake (2012).

Places with cryptozoological phenomena

Group of large animals in Lake Tianchi, China, 2013. This event was witnessed by hundreds of tourists

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Legendary wonders 🢖 Places with cryptozoological phenomena Category Places with cryptozoological phenomena Described cryptozoological phenomena What is included in this category? Cryptozoology is a very exciting pseudoscience – a discipline that stands between true science and folklore. It deals with legendary animals that seem to exist but their existence has not been proved. Stories that […]

Lake Tele

Mysterious Lake Tele, Republic of Congo

Round freshwater lake deep in swampland and rainforest, possible impact crater. According to local stories in this lake and surrounding area lives mokèlé-mbèmbé – purported giant reptile. This remote area is very rich with rare species of plants and animals including a population of more than 120 thousand gorillas. Many other cryptids were reported, such as mahamba – giant crocodile.