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Mystery revealed: This enigmatic iron pillar has stood outdoors for 1,600 years without rusting - here’s why
For centuries, an ancient monument in India has proved resistant to corrosion despite constant exposure to the elements.
Why Qutub Minar's 1,600-Year-Old Iron Pillar Is Still Rust-Free? Scientists Explain
An iron pillar placed in the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar complex in New Delhi has long fascinated scientists for surviving over ...
Know why THIS UNESCO-listed Delhi iron pillar has stayed rust-free for 1600 years — IIT-Kanpur cracks the code
Qutub Minar’s 1,600-year-old iron pillar remains rust-free due to high phosphorus content and ancient forge-welding ...
This 1,600-year-old rust-free iron pillar near Qutub Minar has left scientists baffled
In the middle of Delhi, not far from the iconic Qutub Minar, stands an ancient iron pillar that has puzzled scientists and ...
1,600 years. 0 rust: How this pillar in Delhi outsmarted time and science
Standing rust-free for over 1,600 years, Delhi's Iron Pillar defies time and science. Its ancient phosphorus-rich alloy holds ...
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This mysterious iron pillar in India has been exposed to the elements for over 1,600 years. So why hasn’t it ever rusted?
Visitors to the courtyard of the complex’s Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque will immediately spot an imposing 7.2-meter, six-ton iron pillar with a decorative top that’s even older than the complex.
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1600-year-old mystery discovered in ancient ruins
And it refuses to rust. The origin of the remarkable Iron Pillar, part of the world-heritage-listed Qutub funerary complex in India’s Delhi, is lost to time. All sorts of ideas have been put ...