An iron pillar placed in the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar complex in New Delhi has long fascinated scientists for surviving over 1,600 years without rust. Standing tall at 7.2 metres and weighing six ...

In the middle of Delhi, not far from the iconic Qutub Minar, stands an ancient iron pillar that has puzzled scientists and historians for over 1,600 years. Despite facing harsh weather, pollution ...

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.

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.

When anyone visits, one will immediately spot an imposing 7.2-m, six-ton iron pillar with a decorative top that’s likely much older than the complex. What’s striking is that the pillar still ...

Standing at 72.5 metres, the Qutub Minar was built over 800 years ago without cranes, concrete, or bulldozers, ... The Iron Pillar Nearby Has Not Rusted In 1,600 Years.

The Iron Pillar in Qutub Minar Complex, Delhi has stood the test of time without rusting for over 1600 years. It is an incredible example of ancient India's advanced metallurgy techniques which is ...

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.