Typically, iron and iron alloy structures exposed to the air or moisture oxidize over time, rendering them coated in rust unless they are protected, like the Eiffel Tower, by layers of special paint.

Iron pillar of Delhi or Ashoka Pillar is 7 meters high structure in the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, India. saiko3p – stock.adobe.com ...

We took a DTC bus and bought a daylong ticket. Our first stop was the Qutub Minar wherein stood the ancient iron pillar that we were told has this magical power to grant a wish if you could ...

A trip to Delhi remains incomplete without experiencing the mighty Qutub Minar. It stands as a testament to India's rich history and architectural brilliance. Heading 2 Image Credit: Pexels ...

This is a view of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, India. The Qutb Minar, made of red sandstone and marble, is the tallest minar in India at over 230 feet high. Construction began on the minar around 1200 a.d ...

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.

New Delhi’s Iron Pillar has long fascinated scientists both at home and abroad. But it wasn’t until 2003 that experts cracked the metallurgical mystery behind this unusual attraction.

This mysterious iron pillar in India has been exposed to the elements for over 1,600 years. So why hasn’t it ever rusted? By CNN Newsource Published May 6, 2024 6:51 pm ...

This mysterious iron pillar in India has been exposed to the elements for over 1,600 years. So why hasn’t it ever rusted? By CNN Newsource Published May 6, 2024 6:51 PM ...