Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department tweeted that one of its volunteer search and rescue organizations found “a mysterious monolith” in the desert 16 miles north of downtown on June 16. The monolith, standing 10 feet tall, sparked comments online speculating about its origin, with some suggesting it was a portal or an alien navigation device.
However, this monolith was not new, as it was first spotted just before Christmas 2020 by an online community known as Monolith Tracker. The first mysterious monolith was discovered by a Utah wildlife agency team in the desert near Moab on Nov. 18, 2020. Since then, similar metallic or mirrored slabs have been found around the world, with a total of 244 reported by Monolith Tracker.
Despite police removing the monolith due to public safety and environmental concerns, these mysterious structures continued to appear. In March, a construction worker in Wales found one atop a 2,000-foot bluff with no visible human connection. Contrary to popular belief, these modern monoliths made of metal are technically not true monoliths, as they are traditionally made of stone.
While the monoliths have sparked speculation about extraterrestrial origins, investigations have revealed that they are constructed of common materials like metal, wood, and acrylic. The dismantling of a monolith in Utah exposed its earthly components, debunking the notion of advanced alien craftsmanship.
In fact, the monoliths found worldwide were likely created by human artists seeking to gain recognition through their mysterious installations. The artists behind some of the monoliths, like those in Atascadero, California, were inspired by the initial sightings and created their structures to join the phenomenon.
As the public interest in monoliths waned and more structures were discovered, the true origins of these objects became clearer. While the idea of alien construction may be intriguing, the evidence points to human involvement in the creation of these modern monoliths.
In conclusion, the mystery of the monoliths serves as a testament to human creativity and the power of viral phenomena. While the allure of extraterrestrial origins captures the imagination, the reality is often more grounded in human artistry and ingenuity. The monoliths may not be portals to other dimensions, but they certainly open a window into the world of artistic expression and public fascination.