BTN News: In a bizarre episode, a mysterious monolith was found in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas just last week. Fascinating the public and further fuelling conspiracy theories were similar unexplained structures discovered across the globe just recently.
The Las Vegas Metro police’s Search and Rescue team found the mysterious object near Gass Peak, one of the highest spots around Las Vegas, the department said. After the incident, the police have taken this opportunity to remind outdoor enthusiasts, to be careful when exploring the wilderness. Hikers are advised to leave notice of their plans with someone, check weather conditions and to bring ample food, water and lighting.
The Mysterious Monolith Series
This is hardly the first of such late to appear in the US. The thing landed in the spotlight in 2020 when one was found in the Utah desert, then on a hikeing trial peak in California and a third near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The monoliths have made headlines and set off a frenzy of speculation.
Globally, other monoliths have been discovered outside the U.S. elsewhere in the world in different parts of the world, including Romania and in a UNESCO World Heritage site in Turkey. That Turkish monolith, however, but further proof it was all a promotional set-up by its government…
Impact and Concerns
Many of the self-proclaimed ‘artists’ responsible for these monoliths have rushed to dismantle the installations, often as a reaction to fears that increased human traffic to these remote sites could have serious environmental consequences. Vandals claimed they were concerned picturesque areas of natural beauty might be damaged by thousands of curiosity seekers.
This trend of finding what appear to be unusual objects calls into questions how these structures came to be and for what purpose. From lovable art installments or out of this world marketing sabatoge, to finally a well orchestrated hoax – the intrigue and oddness of these structures do make it easy for worldwide audiences alike to latch onto them.
Hiker Safety Tips
The Las Vegas police reiterated the need for hikers to prepare and not take any chances in light of the newest finding. Key recommendations include:
Telling Someone: Always tell someone else where you will be hiking
Check The Weather: Always be sure to look ahead and check what the weather going to be like.
Basic Necessities: A couple extra food rations, water, and light
Following these rules will help hikers to experience a safer and more enjoyable time in the wilderness.
And curiosity about these mysterious sculptures remains strong, both for the general masses and for governmental figures as well, as the mystery of the monolith lives on – discussing with talking points and furthering theories on what they are and symbolize.
