The mystery of the stainless column of India

We all know the effects of iron in the open.The simple passage of time weakens and oxidizes its surface until any structure made of this material is reduced.But what if we told you that Is there an imposing column in India that is incorruptible? What is more than 1,600 years old and does not have a single speck of rust?

If you find it curious do not miss the following information.

The Iron Pillar of India

Place? In southern India, in the ruins of what was the first Islamic city, it is called the temple of Qutb , a World Heritage Site, and it is there, in its courtyard, where an imposing tower is built tower 7 meters high, 1.5 in diameter and 6 tons.It was the king Chandra Varman who had it built...or more to build, lift, since even today it is not clear which It is its origin, and it is believed, simply, that it was moved from another site.In fact, we only know two things, that it has a legend written in Sanskrit and that despite having 98% iron purity, it does not oxidize.

This tower is for the experts an incomprehensible example of the steel industry, a level of knowledge so high that it is a real challenge, but how was it built? In its inscription in Sanskrit we can get some clues thanks to two words: "forge welding" .The researchers explain that this process is highly sophisticated, that about 200 solid cast iron cylinders are needed and that must undergo a process of roasting and melting with charcoal.Today with our technological advances we can achieve that same 98% purity, of course, but at that time, that is, the fourth century AD, it was somewhat complicated.

The mystery of the stainless column of India

But how do we explain the one that has not suffered any oxidation? something strange knowing that the corrosive agents of India have been increasing dramatically, and that today, this country is one of the most polluted in its atmosphere, its monuments and of course, the health of its inhabitants.But there is his Iron Pillar , incorruptible.

What else does the iron tower of India hide?

The existing stories among the population about its beloved iron tower that does not rust, focus on the idea that what we see today of the Iron Pillar, is nothing more than the tip of the iceberg .That is to say, we only see a third of what it really is and that hides below… underground.Rumors say that it is really no more or less than 18 meters high, and that its base, in the depths, has a diameter of 41 centimeters.Thus, the visible column does not protrude from the ground more than 6'60 meters.It could be said, therefore, that it is ferrously seated in the subsoil.Fascinating, right?

The mystery of the stainless column of India

This idea is based on rumors that have been maintained since ancient times and that its people assume as true.And furthermore, also the illustrative inscription In Sanskrit he also suggests this idea, namely:

While I hold myself, the Hindu kingdom will be sustained.

There are those who provide a simple explanation to the mystery of the non-oxidation of the tower: there are so many centuries in which the faithful have passed their hands on the tower, that it is impossible for it to deteriorate due to the constant friction.the secret of its particularity? We don't know, but how did they get to touch the top? We can only tell you that recent research conducted with electron microscopes tells us that the tower has a kind of antioxidant varnish formed by something similar to a tanic acid with synthetic resins.Believe it or not, this type of Varnish has been marketed today for a few years, that is, it is a modern achievement.How could they have discovered it already 1600 years ago?

But everything is possible, we do not have to belittle the achievements of past civilizations.Build a stainless tower in the fourth century? A curiosity that is well worth knowing .

Image: Paul Simpson

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