Mysterious ancient fortress island in 1300
Mysterious island forts in Siberia
The expert historians and scientists still disagree about the origin of the birth of the island fortress Por-Bajin. However, some experts believe that this isolated area can be built to attract people, instead of someone imprisoned. They said that this could ever be a summer palace, monastery or astronomical observatory.
The name Por-Bajin in Tuvan language means "house of clay". The island is located between the Altai and Sayan Mountains, near the border with Mongolia and Russia's capital, Moscow 3.800km.
Mysterious island forts in Siberia
Por-Bajin Island was discovered in 1891 and first purpose built facilities on the island remains unsolved mystery for more than a century later.
Many more thorough study was conducted in 2007. In it, the archaeologists have discovered many clay tablet form the feet, faded paintings on plaster walls, large gates and the piece of wood burned.
According to experts, the island was built under the empire superficial (in 744-840 AD). However, it remains unclear engine built a fort in such isolated places, far away from major population areas and important trade routes. Layout thick and using building materials represent traditional Chinese architecture.
Mysterious island forts in Siberia
The scientists were able to use laser mapping techniques to create a 3D image of the land with an area of 3.5 hectares has been used to build forts.
Even works are identified about 1,300 years old, but many walls still intact and well preserved with a main structure split into two parts in the courtyard. The main structure has 36 wooden columns supporting on rock, with tiled walkways.
It was difficult to understand the origin of the island fortress birth is the reason why it was abandoned.
Mysterious island forts in Siberia
Mysterious island forts in SiberiaMot artefacts unearthed in Por-Bajin island. (Photo: Daily Mail)
The researchers noted the lack of heating system on the island, even if it has to withstand the harsh weather of Siberia and is located at an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level.
Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the island in 2007 and Prince Albert of Monaco expressed embarrassment over. "I've been to many places and seen many things. But I never see anything like this," Putin said.
