TOP 5 UNSOLVED MYSTERIES OF 2022 | The UnXplained

This paragraph discusses the frigid continent of Antarctica, its inhospitable climate, and the surprising discovery of what appears to be man-made pyramids beneath the ice. It challenges the belief that ancient humans never settled in Antarctica due to its harsh conditions. The paragraph also mentions the possibility that Antarctica might have been habitable in the distant past, based on Polynesian stories and recent geological findings that suggest a temperate climate with vegetation similar to Northern Italy's. The discovery raises questions about how and by whom these structures were built.

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the focus of this paragraph, highlighting its immense size and the enduring mystery surrounding its origins. It is believed to have been sculpted around 2500 BC by Pharaoh Khafre as part of his funerary complex, but there is disagreement among scholars. The Sphinx was buried up to its neck in sand for much of its history, and its true age is a subject of debate. The paragraph also discusses the erosion patterns on the Sphinx, suggesting it may predate the Sahara and could be a ruin from pre-dynastic times. The Sphinx's significance and the ongoing efforts to understand its history are emphasized.

This paragraph introduces Greg and Dana Newkirk, who maintain a collection of cursed objects in their home. The collection began by accident as the couple gained a reputation for dealing with such artifacts. People send them objects that have allegedly caused harm or distress. The Newkirks experience physical reactions from visitors exposed to these objects, such as palpitations and anxiety. Notable items in their collection include a deadly ring, a Bible from a failed exorcism, and a cursed doll. The most harrowing object, known as the Crone, was returned to its original location in the Catskills through a cleansing ritual to remove its curse.

The paragraph explores the theory that the ancient city of Tall el-Hammam, located in the lower Jordan River Valley, could be the biblical city of Sodom. The city's ruins date back almost 4,000 years, and some archaeologists believe it matches the biblical description of Sodom's location and destruction. The paragraph discusses the evidence supporting this theory, including geographical data from the Bible, thermal damage, the presence of microspherols, and high concentrations of rare earth elements, which are common in asteroids. The story of Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt is also examined for its potential connection to the city's high salt concentration.

The Villa of the Papyri, a Roman luxury villa near Pompeii, is the subject of this paragraph. Discovered in 1750, the villa contained a library with over 1,800 papyrus scrolls. These scrolls, preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 A.D., are an extraordinary record of ancient thoughts and writings. The paragraph discusses the challenges of accessing the information within these scrolls, which were tightly bound and carbonized. New technology, such as virtual unwrapping, has allowed scientists to scan and read some of the texts without unrolling the scrolls, revealing philosophical, poetic, and historical works. The possibility that the library could contain the original letters of Apostle Paul is also mentioned, which would make it some of the earliest Christian material.