Atsangvaras - the megalithic "dwarf fence" circles of Abkhazia
Many mountains in Abkhazia are interspersed with strange rectangular or circular stone structures, called “atsangvaras” – “dwarf fences” in Abkhazian. Legend says they were built by the…
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Stone circles of Senegambia
Senegambian stone circles are extraordinary remains of ancient civilizations in Gambia and Senegal, the mystery of which is still unresolved. It is unclear when these circles were built, and what they…
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Kummakivi stone
Kummakivi is a strange giant balancing rock in the south of Finland, which is a very rare natural phenomenon in a famous, but secluded, place. Kummakivi is believed to be a stone placed by giants to…
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Moeraki boulders
Moeraki boulders are huge spherical stones with a diameter up to 2 meters, scattered along Otago coast, Moeraki village, New Zealand. There are plenty of theories about their origin, from crazy to…
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The scariest rock of Norway
Trolltunga, or the Troll's Tongue is one of the scariest spots on Earth. It is a thin stone ledge, about to break off, which attracts many adrenaline loving tourists with its scenic views and an…
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Devil’s Town
Devil's Town in Serbia is a place that birthed many legends and superstitions due to the weird look of its eroded rocks. Besides the macabre rocks, crimson waters of the nearby springs add to this…
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Dinosaur Plateau
Dinosaur plateau in Turkmenistan is the location of one of the biggest dinosaur tracks and footprints collections on Earth. The plateau is located in the south-east of Turkmenistan, in…
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The red mountains of Jeti-Oguz
Jeti-Oguz, located 28 km west of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, is a beautiful rock formation famous by its bright red color, healing springs, dark legends and natural beauty. Jeti-Oguz translates as The Valley…
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The biggest money in the world
Rai stones of the island Yap, Micronesia, is literally the biggest money in the world, each coin weighing up to 5 tons and having a diameter of 4 meters. Obviously, you can't carry these around in the…
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