Qyutub Minar

The Rust-Defying Iron Pillar of Delhi: Ancient Metallurgy Beyond Our Understanding?

Standing tall amidst the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi, India, is an ancient marvel that continues to baffle scientists and metallurgists worldwide: the Iron Pillar. This imposing structure, nearly 7.2 meters (23 feet 8 inches) high and weighing over six tons, has stood exposed to the elements for over 1,600 years, yet shows astonishingly little …