A towering mountain rises dramatically from the flat plains of the Amazon rainforest, surrounded by mystery. Cerro el Cono, with its steep, pyramid-shaped peak, stands alone, soaring to impressive heights, leading local tribes to believe it was "built for the Gods."
This 399.2-meter-high peak emerges from the Sierra del Divisor National Park in eastern Peru, near the Brazilian border. Its shape strikingly resembles the pyramids of Giza, with broad, flat sides that have been overgrown with vegetation over the centuries.
Both its remarkable shape and its seemingly random location in the middle of a flat plain have given rise to various theories about the formation of El Cono.
The Indigenous Belief: A Sacred Mountain Spirit
For local indigenous tribes, Cerro el Cono is revered as the spirit of a sacred mountain, known as "Andean Apu". According to their beliefs, the mountain emerged from the earth to protect the people living in the region.
An Older Legend: The Lost Pyramid Theory
However, there is another, older theory, predating the ancient myth. According to local legend, El Cono sits atop the ruins of an ancient pyramid constructed by a long-forgotten Amazonian civilization. This theory has sparked the imagination of many, suggesting that El Cono could be the remnant of an advanced, unknown culture.
Amazonian Folklore and New Theories
In the region’s folklore, some indigenous tribes believed that the mountain was a creation of human hands, much like the Pyramids of Giza. If this theory were to be proven true, El Cono would surpass the Great Pyramid of Giza in height by 146.6 meters, making it the tallest ancient structure on Earth.
Scientific Explanations: A Natural Formation?
Scientists, however, offer more mundane explanations for the mountain’s origins. Among the possibilities is the theory that Cerro el Cono is the remains of an extinct volcano or simply an unusual natural rock formation.
The Mountain's Striking Symmetry and Alien Theories
The eerily perfect, isolated structure, located 3,218 kilometers from the nearest settlement, has become a focal point for conspiracy theories, especially those involving extraterrestrial life. Cerro el Cono lies next to the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River.
The surrounding jungle teems with life, hosting an incredible variety of species, including the giant armadillo and several types of monkeys.
The Pyramid-Shaped Mountain of Antarctica
Another mountain has similarly sparked wild speculation due to its strikingly pyramid-like shape. Situated in a very different climate, this mysterious peak is found in the remote regions of Antarctica.
The snow-covered structure in the frozen continent bears an astonishing resemblance to the Great Pyramids of Egypt and has become the center of chilling conspiracy theories. Discovered for the first time during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913, the structure remained largely unknown until 2016, when its eerie photographs went viral online. People from all over the world offered strange explanations in an attempt to understand the pyramid-shaped mountain.
At 1,265 meters in height, the mountain has four steep, perfectly symmetrical sides, with its peak located in the Ellsworth Mountains, the tallest mountain range in Antarctica.
These fascinating mountain structures, whether in the Amazon or the frozen expanse of Antarctica, continue to captivate the imagination of many, prompting speculation, research, and myth. As investigations into both mountains continue, who knows what further secrets they may reveal about Earth's hidden wonders?
