By Poonam Binayak, CNN (CNN) — Can an iron structure stand tall for 1,600 years without rusting, despite being exposed to the elements? It seems implausible, considering the supposed lack of ...

Iron pillar of Delhi or Ashoka Pillar is 7 meters high structure in the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, India. saiko3p – stock.adobe.com. Turns out, it’s just human ingenuity learnt from the ...

5. 379 Stairs. There are 379 stairs to reach the top of the Minaret, which is all made of brick. The tower has five storeys, each marked by projecting balcony and tapers.

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 embrace it completely. It was a tough feat, but I ...

Hoatuh Pillar, Delhi [Qutb Minar] Work Type. Still image. Spatial Coverage. India. Delhi ‘28.52519,77.185861. Description. This is a view of the Qutb Minar in Delhi, India. The Qutb Minar, made of red ...

(CNN) — Can an iron structure stand tall for 1,600 years without rusting, despite being exposed to the elements? It seems implausible, considering the supposed lack of technology at the time of ...

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.

By Poonam Binayak, CNN (CNN) — Can an iron structure stand tall for 1,600 years without rusting, despite being exposed to the elements?It seems ...

By Poonam Binayak, CNN (CNN) — Can an iron structure stand tall for 1,600 years without rusting, despite being exposed to the elements? It seems implausible, considering the supposed lack of ...