The Georgia Guidestones is one of Americas strangest monument located on the highest hilltop in Elbert County, Georgia.

Each slab is 19 feet tall and weighs 20 tons.

The four outer stones are oriented to mark the limits of the lunar declination cycle.

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The center column features a hole through which the North Star can be see.

The same pillar has a slot carved through it which is aligned with the Sun’s solstices and equinoxes.

But it was the messages that stirred up controversy.

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The last six messages are actually pretty rational, even though do sound they homily.

The mysterious nature of the monument has drawn visitors and conspiracy theorists of all kind.

Consequently, the monument has been subjected to several instances of vandalism.

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Sources:Discover Magazine/Wired/www.guidestones.us/Wikipedia

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