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. Turns out, it’s just human ingenuity learnt from the ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...