A mysterious object is located in the Sierra del Divisor National Park in Peru. If it was built by a forgotten Amazonian civilization, it could turn out to be the tallest ancient structure on Earth.
The massive pyramid-like formation, known as Cerro El Cono, is shrouded in mystery due to both its astonishing structure and its extraordinary inaccessibility.
Unlike other mountains, this steep peak features a series of distinctly flat surfaces, reminiscent of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which have been covered in vegetation for centuries. Moreover, this enormous structure towers over the completely flat tropical forest that surrounds it, suggesting that Cerro El Cono may be a natural formation. While researchers often consider the giant hill to be merely a geological oddity (possibly a volcano or rock formation), indigenous tribes revere Cerro El Cono as a sacred mountain spirit that protects local communities. It is referred to as the “Andean Apu.”
Some scholars say that this ancient tradition of worshiping mountain spirits dates back to 500-100 AD, prior to the Inca Empire. However, other scientists argue that this tradition is much older, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Recently, researchers proposed a theory that resonates with local legends. According to this theory, the Cerro El Cono object is situated atop the ruins of an ancient pyramid built by a long-forgotten Amazonian civilization.
According to the Peruvian publication La República, scientists turned to the local folklore of indigenous tribes and discovered a legend stating that the conical hill of Cerro El Cono is a man-made structure, similar to the Great Pyramid of Giza. If this were true, Cerro El Cono would be the tallest ancient structure in history.
In fact, this incredibly steep formation is three times taller than any other ancient pyramid or temple ever discovered. Cerro El Cono may one day join the ranks of mysterious ancient structures, some of which predate the Egyptian pyramids.
Yet, despite local legends and the enigmatic shape of the massive Amazonian hill, scientists often lean toward the idea that Cerro El Cono could be an extinct volcano that suddenly emerged in the tropical forest. Specifically, it could be a volcanic cone of unusual shape, a volcanic plug, or a magma intrusion formed millions of years ago.
Regardless of how this pyramidal structure came to be, it is unique. Cerro El Cono rises so steeply above the flat tropical forest that its summit can even be seen from over 400 kilometers away.