Most
of the people of today think that they are more superior and more advanced than
the people who lived on this earth centuries ago. Nonetheless, we still have to give
them credit for the artifacts they left, which baffled the prominent scientists
of today. For all we know, these artifacts are only created for the sole
purpose of making fun of the future generation.
Voynich Manuscript
The
Manuscript of Voynich is a century-old book that made all the deciphering
efforts futile. This is not some scribbles written on a piece of ancient paper.
It is a very organized script with profound details, discernible connection,
clear illustration, and consistent writing. It appears that the language used
is a valid language; unfortunately, no one has seen this kind of language
before. Some experts believe that it is meant to say something. However, no one
can figure it out. Linguists, mathematicians, cryptographers, code breakers
have tried, but they all failed.
Antikythera Mechanism
An
ancient mechanism was found in a shipwreck near Greece that can be traced back
to around 100 BC. It contains the structure and gears never seen in any devices
for the next 1000 years. Experts are debating on the purpose of the invention.
Some say that the Greeks created it, but upon further research, they uncovered
that this mechanism was made from Sicily. The instrument is designed to analyze
the astronomical position. The most puzzling thing about the Antikythera is
that the gravity and the movement of the heavenly bodies were not yet
discovered when this was created.
Baigong Pipe
In
China, they discovered a series of mysterious openings in a triangle shape
above the mountain. It is filled with hundreds of iron pipes, but no one can
explain its origin. Some of the pipes penetrated deep into the mountain. More
pipes are even running down into the lake. Most of them have uniform sizes,
which means that it couldn’t be an accident of nature and have a pattern. What
is more confounding is that these Baigong Pipes dates back to the time when
people are still learning how to use fire.
Giant Stone Balls
Costa
Rica and some of the nearby areas have discovered scattered stone balls. They
are perfectly spherical and smooth. Some have a pretty small size, and their
diameter is measured at only a few inches, but some are large, measuring about eight
ft. in diameter. Some of the balls have been blasted by the locals in the hope
of finding something valuable inside.
Baghdad Batteries
One
of the most puzzling artifacts ever found was the Baghdad Batteries in
Mesopotamia. When the experts discovered the artifacts, they initially assumed
that they were just regular jars. But they were astounded when they found out
that it contained copper inside with some signs of corrosion. It shares the
same concept as the modern battery, but no one can figure out what they are
using this for.
They
may be ancient, but these old artifacts have left the best mind that walked the
surfaced of the earth perplexed and astounded. Keep posted on this article as
we add more to this list.
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