The Mystery Files #1 - The Unrustable Pillar
The Iron Pillar That Doesn't Rust
Think before you say” I’ve seen it all”.Life doesn’t fail to surprise even the widely traveled.Widely considered as land of folklore and mystery,the rich history and cultural wealth of India has always amazed and enthralled people from far and wide.Many of such mysteries remain unsolved and unexplained even today.Today we bring you one such mind baffling puzzle from the land of Incredible India.These mysteries will make you think twice whether Bermuda Triangle is the most mysterious of all?
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Even the young learners in school can tell you what the reddish,brownish or orange powder like deposition on your iron objects is…Rust. It’s a known fact that the surface of iron objects when exposed to air or moisture forms a coating of rust on the surface.Wonder what would happen to a 1600 year old pillar crafted from iron and being exposed to harsh conditions for such a long period….Well definitely ruin to rust.But this isn’t the case with the Iron Pillar at Delhi.
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Forged around 1600 years old,it is said to have been built during the golden Gupta dynasty., weighing 6000kg and measuring nearly 24ft the Pillar has not rusted yet.The pillar currently resides in Qutb Complex a UNESCO World Heritage site alongside the famous Qutb Minar.The Pillar was relocated here and the current place of it’s origin is still debated.
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The pillar has amazed archaeologists and material scientists from far and wide because of it’s resistance to corrosion.The iron pillar continues to be one of the world’s foremost metallurgical curiosities.Today the Iron pillar of **Qutub Minar **stands as a marvel of Indian architecture and a mystery to the world.
awww nice one @shrey great photos.Gorgeous place! ❤
Thanks babe :)
Cool post, Shrey!
Thanks fam! :") Stay tuned for more posts in The Mystery Files series! :)
For sure! :)
They don't make them like that anymore lol!
Haha they don't now! It remains a mystery still how they did it!Been there for 1600 years no rust!
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That's pretty amazing that it doesn't rust at all, I wonder if we'll find out why some day, Your post was curated for @teamphilippines by @jazzybells.
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so why doesn't it rust?
Well that's the mystery isn't it....It doesn't rust...Hence the unrustable pillar
This is great!
Was the pillar repainted as well?
Well that's the wonder.The pillar has undergone 1600 years of humid climate without any layer of paint or coating of any kind!This is just a starting to a series of mind blowing mysteries we have lined up for you.So do remember to check us out tomorrow!
Wow that's amazing. I will be looking forward to more
very nice
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