Since the dawn of humanity on Earth, we have continuously evolved, ultimately becoming the most advanced beings on the planet, understanding and exploring almost everything in this world. We have made significant progress, whether it’s flying through the skies or traversing the ground, running or swimming across the seas; humans seem to possess a knack for mastering one or two of these skills. Even space beyond our planet now has human participants.
However, at the end of the day, human exploration is still limited. In today’s society, numerous scientific and technological means can indeed be employed to explore the past and present, but human capabilities have their boundaries. We lack the ability to travel through time, either to the past or the future, which leaves us with very little information about both. For instance, throughout human history, three strange natural disasters occurred, the causes of which remained unknown to the people of that time, and even today, we have yet to unravel their mysteries.
The location of this natural disaster is also known as “Mohenjo-daro”.
After millions of years of development, humanity has evolved into advanced beings that dominate the blue planet. This is because humans are always evolving, having discovered many things on this Earth. We can adapt to our circumstances, doing what we desire based on local conditions, and achieving success.
However, despite significant advancements made by humanity, this does not imply that we have uncovered all the secrets of this world; otherwise, there would not be so many unsolved mysteries. Numerous strange phenomena exist in the world today, and we still cannot employ technology to obtain answers. Events that transpired in the mists of history, or have yet to occur in the future, remain largely unknown to us.
For example, despite advanced technology that can predict certain natural disasters and implement measures to mitigate damage, we cannot avoid them 100%. In world history, three waves of natural disasters occurred, yet to this day, no one has provided a scientific explanation.
The characteristic of Mohenjo Daro is the uniform architecture in city construction.
The first natural disaster occurred in the famous Indus River region, an area now part of Pakistan and western India, regarded as the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent. This site of the natural disaster is also named “Mohenjo-daro”. At that time, an archaeologist discovered the remains of an ancient building in this area, and upon investigation and research, it was found that it dated back to before 2600 BC. Mohenjo Daro is characterized by its uniform architecture in city construction, particularly in its water supply and sewage systems. However, archaeologists determined that the city had been entirely buried in the silt of the Indus River 4,500 years ago. The city was built on a man-made foundation of bricks, clay, and earth, designed to protect its residents from flooding and invasions.
Archaeologists noted that the collapse of the city was not a natural decline but rather an abrupt disruption, as if some natural disaster had occurred. Additionally, several corpses were discovered inside. These bodies varied in form, and they appeared unaware of the impending disaster, seemingly preoccupied with their own affairs. When the catastrophe struck unexpectedly, they did not have time to react and thus perished silently, as if a sudden pause button had been pressed, interrupting the entire civilization.
Many scientists have expressed great interest in this scenario; some argue it was a sudden explosion, catching the residents off guard. However, this claim needs verification, as there was no concept of gunpowder theory before 2600 BC.
Others believe it was a natural disaster caused by astronomical phenomena, specifically lightning. Under the influence of various radiations both from within and outside the universe, numerous black lightning strikes converged, creating high temperatures and then exploding, simultaneously releasing toxic gases that led to death.
The explosion caused a fire that cleared 80 million trees and countless animals over an area of more than 1,300 km².
Natural disasters occurred in South Asia, along with strange natural phenomena on the Tunguska River in East Siberia (Russia) to the north. In 1908, a fireball exploded over the Tunguska River, instantly sending sparks into the forest, igniting a fierce fire. The flames cleared 80 million trees and countless animals over an area exceeding 1,300 km², the sky glowed red, and the surrounding cities were affected, creating a horrific scene reminiscent of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii.
For such natural disasters, numerous speculations arise. At that time, the explosive power of the blast exceeded that of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to suspicions that the Tunguska explosion was in fact an atomic bomb detonation.
At that time, the explosive power of the blast surpassed that of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
However, this explosion occurred in 1908, during the second industrial revolution, and technologies such as atomic bombs had only emerged during the third technological revolution, so it may not have been an atomic bomb explosion. Nevertheless, the force was enormous, leading to speculation that the explosion was caused by an asteroid striking the Earth at that time. Yet, assuming an asteroid impact is evident cannot be confirmed, as there are no massive craters surrounding the Tunguska River, raising many questions about the impact’s legitimacy. To this day, people continue to ponder the true cause of the explosion.
The last strange natural disaster occurred during the Ming Dynasty in China. In 1632, a loud noise suddenly erupted from the Wang Gong factory in the southwestern corner of Beijing, followed by dense smoke rising into the sky, forming a mushroom cloud similar to that of atomic and hydrogen bomb explosions.
After the explosion, locals began to clear the site and record preliminary data. According to historical records from the Ming Dynasty, the explosion killed over 20,000 people at that time, with its impact radius extending 13 miles. Despite the absence of war, it was reminiscent of warfare, as the entire explosion zone resembled a hellish furnace on Earth.
Subsequently, the emperor dispatched investigators, but they found nothing. Naturally, in this case, wild speculations arose, with some suggesting it was a gunpowder explosion. However, during the Ming Dynasty, even with advanced gunpowder technology, the explosive power could not have been that immense. Of course, some suggested that a meteor fell from the sky, but historical records lack documentation, leaving us unable to ascertain the truth of the situation or whether a meteor truly appeared. To this day, the cause of the explosion remains unresolved.
The world is vast, and there are still many things we do not know, especially regarding natural disasters occurring in nature. What we currently understand includes volcanic eruptions, landslides, and other disasters, along with scientific principles; however, some occurrences do not rely on scientific foundations. They cannot be clearly explained, particularly due to the temporal and spatial gaps involved. Thus, whether it’s the sudden halt of the Mohenjo-daro civilization or the Tunguska explosion, we have no means to uncover the real reasons.
Nonetheless, the potential for human development is limitless; the dream of soaring through the skies, once only imagined, has become a reality. Perhaps at a certain level of technological advancement in the future, many unresolved mysteries from the past will find answers. Until then, we remain astonished by these enigmas, and we must vigorously advance technology to ensure that true answers emerge soon.
