Behind Closed Doors.

Unlocking the Secrets of Sealed Doors: The Mysteries of the Taj Mahal, Great Sphinx of Giza, Swami Temple, and First Emperor's Tomb

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the doors that remain sealed for centuries, even millennia? These doors hold secrets that have been shrouded in mystery, from hidden treasures to ancient scrolls revealing the secrets of the universe. Here are four doors that keep their secrets all too well.

The Taj Mahal in India, one of the most romantic places in the world, is hiding some crazy secrets. There are sealed rooms all over the place that nobody is allowed to enter, and if you check out photos of the building from the Riverside, you can spot two basements, but guess what? They're sealed up too. Apparently, there's a good reason why those rooms are off-limits. Some researchers think that they were built using marble, which turns into a different substance called calcium carbonate if it's exposed to carbon dioxide. And when that happens, little bits of marble start chipping off like crazy. To make matters worse, there's no airflowing into these rooms, which means that if too much CO2 builds up in the basement, the four minarets could collapse. But wait, there's more. Some people think that the body of Shah Jahan's wife can be found in one of these sealed-up rooms in pristine condition. Who knows what the mysterious rooms might keep?

The Great Sphinx of Giza is not just the largest monolith statue in the world, but it's also a hybrid creature with a woman's head and a lion's body that originates from Egyptian and Greek mythology. It's estimated to be around 4,500 years old. The real secrets of the Sphinx lie underground near its paws. A group of scientists used a seismograph to detect two hidden chambers beneath the Sphinx's paws. Some people think that these rooms might be the legendary Hall of Records, which holds ancient scrolls revealing the secrets of the universe. Rumor has it that the Egyptians even had info on Atlantis stashed down there, which is like a super old version of a conspiracy theory.

The Swami Temple in India is famous not just for its breathtaking beauty, but also for the six vaults located underneath the temple. The enormous iron doors to these chambers add to the mystery of what's behind them. A few years back, the authorities decided to open these vaults to the world, but it wasn't an easy task. You can't just open the doors and enter the vaults; it required a lot of work. They opened five of the six chambers and found tons of treasure bags of gold, precious gemstones, and priceless diamond jewelry. The estimated worth of everything found in the vaults is a whopping one trillion dollars. It's like the temple was the real-life inspiration for Aladdin's Cave of Wonders. But wait, I said five of the six. What happened to the last one? Vault B has remained closed, but not for lack of trying. They simply didn't manage to open it. There is even a belief that it's fatally cursed. Legend says that only a saint or sage can break the curse by chanting a specific mantra.

Deep under a hill, completely undisturbed and surrounded by dangerous traps lies an ancient 2,000-year-old tomb belonging to Chin sure Huang, the first emperor of China. The central tomb, which is believed to be the resting place of the emperor, is still untouched. In ancient records, there are references to a vast underground city that the emperor built, complete with scenic towers, palaces, and whatnot. The dangerous levels of mercury contamination in the soil near the tomb are the main reason why scientists are reluctant to explore it. It could be very dangerous both for people and for the environment.

In summary, unlocking the secrets of sealed doors can lead to discovering hidden treasures, ancient scrolls revealing the secrets of the universe, and even fatal curses. These doors may remain sealed for centuries, but the mysteries they hold will continue to intrigue and fascinate us for years to come.