Deep in the Peruvian Andes Mountains stands a giant stone door carved with astonishing precision, considered one of the world's most mysterious archaeological mysteries.
Known as the Aramo Moro, or "Gate of the Gods," this 7-meter-high, 6.7-meter-wide gate is carved into a red sandstone mountain near Lake Titicaca in southern Peru.
In 1996, local tour guide José Luis Delgado Mamani stumbled upon this stone door while exploring the area. He claimed to have identified it by following visions from his dreams and family tales about a "hidden portal" in the mountains. Since that discovery, this puzzling carving has remained a subject of debate among archaeologists and paranormal researchers alike.
The rock door has several striking geometric features: a central T-shaped opening with precise dimensions (2m height x 1m width), a design resembling a false entrance that does not lead to any interior space, and finely engraved vertical grooves on either side of the opening, which are believed to be decorative elements, or may have an unknown practical function.
Independent archaeologist Dr. Muhammad Firoz Khan believes the structure was "created by ancient civilizations that predated the Incas," while others speculate about the involvement of extraterrestrials.
The most widely accepted theory is that the door was carved by the Tiwanaku civilization, which flourished between 200 BC and 1000 AD. However, the intricacy of the carving and the lack of any organic material to accurately date it remain a mystery. The carving style used at Aramo Moro also does not fully match that of a civilization that lived more than 2,500 years ago.
Dr. Khan, who holds a PhD in history and specializes in archaeology, described Aramo Moro as a "mystery" mentioned only in myths.
The Aymara people, an indigenous group of the Altiplano region of the Andes, knew the site as "Devil's Door" or "Place of the Spirits" long before its discovery in the 1990s.
The Aymara people believe that the door appeared by magic and was an entrance for shamans to communicate with spirits or travel to other worlds.
One Inca legend tells of a priest named Aramo Moro, who fled the Spanish invaders carrying a sacred golden disc. According to legend, the priest used this disc to open a mysterious stone door, disappearing into the realm of the gods forever.
Even today, shamans visit the site to perform spiritual rituals, while many avoid it, believing that unauthorized entry might trap the spirit or anger the spirits.
While scholars believe the gate was a site for religious rituals, others propose more exciting theories:
- Space Portal: Some researchers believe that the golden disc mentioned in the legend may have been a technological device that allowed for interdimensional travel.
- Entrance to an underground kingdom: Some assume that the door led to an underground city or temple, and was later closed.
Many tourists claim to have felt a "supernatural energy" upon touching the door, while others have reported seeing strange lights or hearing whispers. However, scientific measurements have not recorded any abnormal electromagnetic activity, further deepening the mystery.