| Location | |
| Discovered | 1920s |
| Characteristics | Emits strange energy pulses • Belies the scientific and technological capabilities of its unknown builders |
| Constructed from | rock • metal and crystal |
| Possible builders | Unknown ancient civilization |
| Potential purpose | Military advantage • Scientific discovery |
| Governments racing to claim | United States • China • Russia • Germany • United Kingdom |
In the early 1920s, an unusual site was discovered deep within the Amazon Rainforest by a team of explorers. These mysterious ruins predate any known human civilization and have since become the subject of both academic intrigue and international dispute.
The structure stands approximately 20 meters (66 feet) tall and is built from an alloy of unknown metals, as well as rock and a synthetic crystal with properties unlike anything seen before. These materials are arranged in repeating, intricate patterns. The patterns are believed to be of mathematical significance, but their exact meaning remains undeciphered.
Scientific investigation has revealed a crucial property of the ruins – they emit a strange, pulsating energy signal. These signals, which occur at irregular intervals, give rise to many hypotheses regarding their purpose. The preeminent theories are:
The Department of Defense, NASA, and British Defense Intelligence have funded extensive research into these ruins. Given the fractured nature of international collaboration, each nation involved is wary of sharing their findings with others. Measured radiation output does appear to increase during the energy pulse intervals, which has led to both civilian and military interest.
It is unclear exactly how the ruins continue to emit these energy signals, given the structures millennia-old age. Nevertheless, unlocking this secret has become the goal of both the scientific and military-industrial communities.
Despite the mysterious energy signals, the ruins remain inaccessible. Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela all lay claim to land immediately surrounding the ruins, while America, England, and other nations requesting access are repeatedly blocked. Some believe that the fractured international collaboration is stagnating progress.
With the understanding of the ruins and their function becoming increasingly urgent, it remains to be seen how these disputes over ownership will be settled, and who will benefit from the technological advancements that could be gained from studying the ruins. Whatever the ultimate function, they seem to be ground zero for a paradigm shift in our understanding of history, science, and technology.
