Unexplored territory or unexplored part of what. Northern mountains of Colombia. These places are not talked about.

Through the power of his intellect, man has been able to discover many of the Earth's secrets. In addition, man visited the surface of the moon and learned other planets of the solar system. However, some mysterious places still remain on planet Earth. severe weather and the destructive forces of nature - that's what prevents people from exploring some areas. At the same time, these same forces of nature help to protect places, unique in their pristine beauty, from human interference. So the rating the most mysterious unexplored places on earth.

7. Greenland Ice Sheet

Greenland is the most big island planets. Much of this island is covered by an ice sheet, which is what makes the island so uninhabitable and little explored. Greenland's ice sheets are 3,200 meters thick and 100,000 years old. Also in Greenland there are glaciers, rivers formed from the melting of ice, hot springs. In addition, there you can observe the most beautiful white nights and northern lights, but due to unstable weather conditions, Greenland remains one of the most underexplored places in the world.

6. Mariana Trench

Mariana Trench located in the deepest part of the planet, in the west Pacific Ocean. The depression was formed millions of years ago due to the occurrence of a tectonic plate fault in the ocean. The most deep point The Mariana Trench, known as the "Challenger Deep", is located at a depth of 11 kilometers. Such depth and high pressure in the cavity make it dangerous place for the people who study it. At the same time, the Mariana Trench is home to deep sea organisms and rare minerals. The bottom of the depression contains fossils dating back millions of years and other rocks, the study of which can help reveal many of the secrets of the Earth. However, exploration of the Mariana Trench proves to be very difficult due to the dangerous conditions.

5. Kankar Punsum

Kankar Punsum - the highest unconquered peak world, located in Bhutan. The height of this mountain is 7570 meters, which provides it with a place among 40 highest mountains planets. There are only four known attempts to climb Kankar-Punsum in 1983, 1985, 1986 and 1994. But all these attempts were unsuccessful due to heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions. Out of respect for local beliefs, the government of Bhutan banned climbing Kankar Punsum in 2004. Thus, this peak remained completely unexplored.

4. Deserts

Everyone knows that deserts are one of the least explored areas due to unbearable weather conditions. The Antarctic Desert is the largest area deprived of vegetation. The world's hottest desert is the Sahara in Africa. Deserts receive very little rainfall, and there are also large temperature fluctuations - the days are extremely hot, while the nights are very cold. Such weather conditions are almost unbearable for most animals, plants and people. The fourth line among the mysterious places.

3. Deep caves

There are many caves scattered across the Earth. Their exploration is a great difficulty due to difficult weather conditions, rocky terrain, acidic environment and the complexity of the descent. Some underwater caves have conditions so unacceptable for life that even marine inhabitants do not live in them. The flooded Cenotes of the Yucatan in Mexico are good to that example. Ice and crystal caves are also too dangerous for research due to their unpredictability.

2. Amazonian jungle

The Amazon jungle makes up half of the world's rainforests and covers an area of ​​5.5 million square kilometers. The wide variety of species and the habitat of rare animals in the forests make the Amazonian jungle an interesting field for research. Despite this, Amazonian jungle remain one of the most unexplored corners of the planet. In this area, it rains all year round, and showers lasting from February to May contribute to a strong rise in the water level in the Amazon and flooding of nearby areas. Thus, crossing the turbulent course of the Amazon River also turns out to be a serious obstacle in the way of researchers. In addition, the Amazonian jungle is inhabited by extremely dangerous representatives of the animal world: jaguars, rattlesnakes, poisonous spiders and frogs, mosquitoes, piranhas, alligators and huge anacondas. In addition to all the above obstacles to exploration, the Amazon Jungle has limited access to safe food and clean water for humans.

1. Antarctica

The most mysterious unexplored place on the planet. In addition to being the coldest place on the Earth's surface, Antarctica also experiences huge temperature fluctuations: from -10C° to -30C° in one day. The temperature minimum recorded in Antarctica is -89C°. The harshest climate makes Antarctica the most unexplored area in the world. Max Speed winds of 200 mph in Antarctica were recorded in 1972. Layers of ice 2 miles thick, heavy snowfalls, glaciers and deep crevices pose a serious danger to explorers.

The world today seems much smaller than it used to be. Globalization, the improvement of communications, the Internet, have led to the fact that almost every corner the globe became available to man. But in the most far corners our planet has survived a few more gods forgotten places where no man has gone before. Most of them are extremely dangerous, but this does not mean that they are deserted. By the way, every year from 17 to 18 thousand new species are discovered by scientists since the end of World War II. According to some estimates, humanity still has to discover about 10 million new species before it can claim to have explored absolutely everything on Earth. Below you will find a list of 12 places on our planet that are still shrouded in mystery.

12. Gangkhar Puensum

Mount Gangkhar Puensum, 7570 meters high, is located on the border of Bhutan and China. She is considered the most high mountain in a world that no one has yet climbed. However, Gangkhar Puensum is not the explorer's paradise you might think. The mountain is unexplored for the reason that it is considered illegal to practice any form of mountaineering on it. Moreover, any mountain above 6,000 meters in Bhutan is considered the home of holy spirits, and those who get injured or trapped there can not hope to get help from local residents. The ban on climbing Mount Gangkhar Puensum has been in place for twenty years, and there are no plans to lift it.

11. Mulu, Borneo


Gunung Mulu boasts the largest cave system in the world, moreover, only 10% of them have been explored. Compared to most of the places on our list, Mulu is fairly easy to get to with daily flights, boats on the river, or on foot. Despite the relative ease of getting there, you will have to work hard not to get lost there, as most of the caves and jungles remain shrouded in a veil of secrets.

10. Namibia


Namibia is the most sparsely populated country in Africa. This is the only place on our list that includes the desert. The Kalahari Desert stretches through Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Much of Namibia, especially the Kalahari, remains unexplored. Here, every explorer will find something interesting for himself, from amazing animals to incredible landscapes. In addition, Namibia became the first country on Earth to take the protection of environment by introducing relevant clauses into the Constitution of the country. About 15% of the country's land is legally protected, which guarantees its purity and inviolability for the hands of those who are hungry for profit.

9. Greenland Ice Sheet


The Greenland Ice Sheet covers nearly 80% of Greenland and is over 3 kilometers thick. Only the Antarctic Ice Sheet is larger than it. As you might guess, it follows that he hides a sea of ​​uncharted lands. In June 2014, scientists discovered a completely " new world”, Hidden from human eyes under the ice cap. They were shocked to find various irregularities and curvatures under the smooth ice surface. This once again proves that Greenland is fraught with much more than we think.

8. Kamchatka, Russia


Siberia, located in the north of Russia, is famous for its frosts. And although it makes up all 77% of the country's territory, only 27% of the total population is concentrated in this region. And although this entire zone has been little studied, its most mysterious area is the Kamchatka Peninsula, located in the northeast of Siberia. Only 300,000 people live here. The peninsula itself abounds geological wonders, including volcanoes, geysers and amazing coves. The reasons for its little study are remoteness and harsh winters.

7. Amazon rainforest


The Amazon rainforest remains largely unexplored due to its sheer size: spanning nine countries and covering an area of ​​5,500,000 square kilometers, it is considered the largest forest in the world. 10% of the species of our planet are concentrated in the Amazon forests, but scientists believe that most of which are yet to be discovered.

6. Great Barrier Reef


The Great Barrier Reef is not only one of the most unexplored places planets, but also one of the most at risk of being destroyed. It would be logical to study it while we still can. Before the reef rises a row serious threats such as the greenhouse effect and the warming of the oceans, as well as the irresponsibility of people. More than 900 islands and 2500 reefs lie within its boundaries, which promises a huge field for research. Here, new species of animals are discovered every now and then, which proves how little we know about the ocean.

5. Papua New Guinea


Like most of the territory barrier reef, Papua New Guinea is also great place for researchers. Despite the fact that several tribes live here, to a greater extent this is an absolutely unexplored territory. The dense vegetation here makes it incredibly difficult to trek through the jungle, and the lack of paved roads and limited infrastructure mean few tourists. Roughly speaking, about 2/3 of all types papua new guinea are endemic, which feeds the special desire of scientists to study this corner.

4. Myanmar


Myanmar, also known as Burma, has a fairly large unexplored territories, despite the fact that a number of expeditions have been sent here over the past few years. dangerous political situation in the country, preserved for the last 50 years, has served main reason the absence of tourists and scientists here, but since 2011 its borders have again become open to the public. Myanmar boasts 135 ethnic groups inhabiting its territory, rich history and culture, as well as rare animal species.

3. Rainforests of the Congo


And although the Amazon jungle is much larger, rainforests The Congo is much less explored. The basin of the Congo River, which covers as much as 15% of the entire territory of Africa, serves tempting place for both locals and foreigners. Local tribes tell legends about dinosaur-like creatures sneaking through the thickets of the Congo, and visiting tourists are interested in the tribes themselves, among which the Bantu people make up the majority. The first explorations of this region date back to 1876, when Henry Morton Stanley spent three years in local forests, covering more than 9,000 kilometers, but even despite his travels, this area is still a mystery.

2. Lake Vostok, Antarctica


Antarctica remains a mystery even in the 21st century. Most of the expeditions heading here depart from Tierra del Fuego in Argentina (one of the most southern points countries). One of the most intriguing places in Antarctica is Lake Vostok. Located in the east of the continent, this lake was covered with ice about 15-25 million years ago, making it an excellent source of fossils from that era. And although the lake itself was discovered in 1993, it has not yet been fully explored.

1. Mariana Trench


While we know almost nothing about the oceans, the Mariana Trench is even more mysterious place. Her most deep place is the "Challenger Abyss", the depth of which reaches 11 thousand meters. Here dwell the strange and unique creatures accustomed to enormous water pressure and extreme temperatures, such as monkfish. This place is the most unexplored on our planet.

Today, many scientists are trying to unravel all the secrets of our world, but there are a huge number of places that were formed for an indefinite reason, as well as mythical and mysterious territories that defy any logic, and even more so scientific facts.

To begin with, let's look at a few little-known cities that keep a century-long and interesting history.

• In the center of the Pacific Ocean there is a certain island-city of Nan Mazol, formed from volcanic rocks.

No one knows how this city appeared and it seems strange. This abandoned stone city It is a huge building without windows and doors with a height of famous pyramid Cheops. By appearance the city reminds big volcano. Many people think that this place was previously inhabited by giants, who built this structure.

• IN Chelyabinsk region there is a certain mystical city of Arkaim, which changes the lives of people who find themselves in this unique place.

This ancient city must accept its visitor. There are legends that once visiting this mystical part of Russia, people perceive their life in a different way and begin to change it. Also, all the diseases that a person had up to this point disappear after visiting this city in a completely inexplicable way.

• present in our world and anomalous zones, where people hear and see a variety of objects, sounds, unthinkable phenomena occur.

Among such places can be called the city of Kyzylkum in Central Asia, Moleb Triangle in Russia, famous lake Loch Ness in Scotland, the Mexican town of Chavinda, the Czech catacombs and many other territories unknown to science.

In addition, the world can see so much Beautiful places, which can not be compared with anything, but tourists just do not know about the existence of these amazing natural beauties.

• lovely sand dunes, which were nicknamed The Wave for their appearance.

This miracle of nature is located in the United States, between the states of Utah and Arizona. You will never forget such a desert.

• Another the most beautiful place is a small body of water in Brazil. Its name corresponds to the sensations - the Enchanted Well. It is located in a cave in the state of Bahia. The pond is filled with the purest clear water through which the sun's rays penetrate, piercing this well to the very bottom with a blue glow.

• Geothermal geyser Fly of indescribable beauty, covered with colorful rocks.

This source is located in the state of Nevada, USA. This formation reaches a height of 1.5 meters, but every year the geyser increases, accumulating more and more iridescent layers.

• Another no less interesting and charming place is the big blue spot in the Atlantic Ocean.

This amazing place nicknamed the Great Blue Hole that formed inside Lighthouse Reef, owned by the state Belize. Actually it's deep sinkhole, which divers from all over the world love to explore.

• One of the most little known places on Earth, it is the island of Socotra, located in the Indian Ocean.

The territory of this island is full of absolutely unique nature. The trees that grow on Socotra you will not be able to find anywhere else. The tourist flow to this area is so small that nature remains almost untouched, which is very rare these days. You seem to find yourself in another world that needs to be explored from the very beginning. Its name translates as the Island of Happiness. The cleanest ecology reigns here, there are no hotels, highways and expensive restaurants.

• In Canada, there is a one-of-a-kind Spotted Lake that enchants the eye.

This healing lake Kliluk, which conquered the world with its beauty and became famous for its large concentration of various minerals, which create peculiar circles of a certain color on the surface. During the summer, some minerals crystallize, forming solid formations around the patches that you can walk on.

• The dry valleys of Antarctica are also considered an amazing place.

This place is the only dry area among the Antarctic glaciers. There is no precipitation here, and the climate, according to scientists, is as close as possible to the climate of Mars. Frozen was found in the valleys salt Lake, in which previously unknown organisms and bacteria were found, which theoretically confirms the possibility of life on Mars.

Of course, one can list such beauties almost endlessly, since humanity does not even know half of all possible natural phenomena, which cannot be explained using existing technologies on this moment. All corners of the world deserve special attention, but one article is not limited here. Do not stop only at the proposed options for the most popular places, because you can skip a lot of unique areas where no human foot has set foot before!

Not many people manage to travel most countries in their lives, visit most peaks, see different seas and oceans. But even those who are lucky enough to dedicate their lives to travel cannot reach such mysterious corners. Even for scientists these mysterious places the planets remain mostly a mystery!

Mulu, Borneo

This place is known for the world's largest cave system, of which only 10% have been explored by man. They are easy to reach, you can safely take the train to Mulu. But not to get lost at the beginning of the journey is difficult. Caves in the jungle are covered with secrets, and therefore even the most daring travelers do not want to risk their lives.

This shield occupies 80% of the territory of Greenland, and its thickness is about 3 kilometers. It is because of this that 80% of the country remains complete mystery for all mankind. In 2014, scientists managed to make some progress and find out that something is under the ice: the bumps hidden under the shield indicate that there is something to study there, and the secrets that are hidden under the glacier can surprise us pretty much.

They are available for human study and expeditions of scientists are constantly conducted in these forests, but still this is one of the most unexplored territories due to its huge size. The Amazon tropics is the largest forest in the world. And its studied part is only the tip of the iceberg, and more than one unexpected discovery can await in the depths!

This area was studied for a long time by partisans and bandit groups that were hiding here from the authorities, so it's hard to say what they managed to see there. The robbers do not keep logbooks with records of nature. Why did they choose Northern Andes? Causes - Mountain landscape, dense forests and fogs, routes unknown to other people.

Yet expeditions of scientists also began to go to the Andes. But not in order to find out the secrets of the bandits, but to study the nature of this area. Over the past 12 years, at least several previously unknown species of animals, birds and plants have been identified.

Mariana Trench - remains the most mysterious and unexplored place in underwater world our planet. Its deepest place is called "Challenger Abyss". Its depth is more than 11 thousand meters! It is in this hollow that the monkfish lives, as well as a lot of other amazing creatures, accustomed to enormous pressure and temperature extremes. This is the most unexplored place on Earth, because absolutely no one knows what and who is at the very bottom.

Would you like to know the secrets of these unexplored places?

Victoria Demidyuk