India has officially nominated Sarnath for inclusion under the 2025–26 UNESCO World Heritage nomination cycle.

It’s 1600 years old. It’s made of wrought iron. It stands pristine amid the ruins of an ancient temple. And it refuses to rust. The origin of the remarkable Iron Pillar, part of the world ...

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.

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 ...

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.