A massive, 7.2-metre-high, 6-ton iron structure has been challenging the laws of physics and chemistry for over 1,600 years, with no trace of rust on its surface. Located in the Quwwat-Islam mosque courtyard within the Qutb Minar complex in New Delhi, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iron pillar dates back to the fifth century and remains in an impeccable state. The structure resists in spite of extreme temperatures in th…
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A massive, 7.2-metre-high, 6-ton iron structure has been challenging the laws of physics and chemistry for over 1,600 years, with no trace of rust on its surface. Located in the Quwwat-Islam mosque courtyard within the Qutb Minar complex in New Delhi, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iron pillar dates back to the fifth century and remains in an impeccable state. The structure resists in spite of extreme temperatures in th…