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5 Most Massive Unexplained Ancient Monoliths

The Rock Ship of Masuda, known in Japanese as Masuda-no-Iwafune, is a mysterious stone structure located in the village of Asuka in the Nara prefecture of Japan. This region is known for its key-shaped earth mound monuments that date back to the period between 250 and 552 AD. However, the Rock Ship of Masuda stands apart in its composition and unknown construction. The rock itself is a massive block of granite, approximately 36 feet in length, 26 feet wide, and 15 feet high, weighing around 880 tons. Though its origin remains unknown, the Rock Ship was obviously created with a purpose in mind. The top of the stone has been flattened, and two square holes have been carved into it, with a ridgeline parallel to both holes. At the base of the stone, there are lattice-shaped indentations believed to be related to the methods used to flatten the stone's sides. The monolith's nickname "rock ship" likely stems from its ship-like appearance and proximity to the now-drained Lake Masuda. The stone's surface is extremely hard and difficult to carve, leading scientists to regard the Rock Ship of Masuda as a technical marvel for its age. At first glance, the giant hunk of granite does not seem out of place. Masuda has existed for over a thousand years, and the area is dotted with different burial mounds. However, the Rock Ship of Masuda does not mark a grave. So, the question remains: who built it, and why? Some scholars argue that it was intended as the marker for a large burial tomb, but no tomb or bodies have ever been found. Locals claim that it was used as a Buddhist shrine. This claim is impossible to prove fully since the Rock Ship lacks any resemblance to other ancient shrines. Others argue that the carefully carved piece of granite was used for astronomical observation. The carved ridge runs parallel to the mountains in the area, and it lines up with sunset on the important farming day that signals the beginning of the agricultural season. A final theory is that the Rock Ship of Masuda was carved to honor Masuda Lake, which has since been destroyed by human development. Despite this variety of explanations, the true purpose for creating the Rock Ship of Masuda has been lost to history...