7 Famous Monuments With Dark Secrets

Dark Secrets of Monuments Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jun 17, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Taj Mahal, India Legend says Shah Jahan planned a black twin Taj across the river—until he was imprisoned by his own son. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Eiffel Tower, France Originally criticized as an eyesore, it was almost dismantled—and has seen multiple suicides from the top deck. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt Still unsolved: how ancient Egyptians built it so precisely—plus, unexplored chambers possibly hide more secrets. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Colosseum, Italy Once the site of brutal gladiator fights and public executions—blood ran through its floors for centuries. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Statue of Liberty, USA Originally meant for Egypt, the statue’s foundation hides abandoned military bunkers beneath it. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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