Egypt...a rock that produces musical sounds at different frequencies

Weather of Arabia - Although rocks in the world may seem similar in general, there is a rock in Egypt that holds an amazing musical secret, and the Egyptian travel blogger, Ahmed Zahran , revealed one of the secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization in a video clip that he posted on his channel on " The YouTube".

In this video, Zahran documented a granite rock that produces musical sounds at different frequencies depending on the location of the tap. This rock is distinguished by its presence in the village of Abu Sir , in the Giza Governorate, a short distance from the well-known archaeological area of Saqqara.

The archaeological site of Abu Sir contains the tombs of the kings of the Fifth Dynasty, and among its most important features is the Pyramid of Sahure. In addition, the site contains many of its temples, the most prominent of which are the Sun Temple of King Userkaf and the Sun Temple of King Niuserre.

Zahran learned about the existence of this musical rock from one of the workers in the archaeological area, which prompted him to visit it and document it with his camera. He said that the rock consists of internal voids, and this could be the reason behind its emitting different melodic sounds.

Zahran believes that the rock was used in the past as a musical instrument in funeral ceremonies and processions or when offering sacrifices. On the other hand, this rock is located in a strategic place in front of the pyramid of King Sahure, which indicates its important role in cultural and religious activities.

Rock music is one of the unique discoveries in Egypt

The Egyptian blogger was not the only one who was surprised when he first heard the sound of the musical rock , but rather this discovery was the subject of admiration and admiration for many of his followers via social media as they expressed their admiration for the beauty and Pharaonic heritage that Egypt holds.

As the Pharaonic history in Egypt extends for more than three thousand years , and it bears witness to various stages of renaissance and progress, it has left behind a huge legacy in various fields such as architecture, science, and the arts. One of the blogger’s followers on social media expressed that there are similar rocks in Algeria that are used as a machine . Music in traditional songs, reflecting similarities between cultures and musical uses of rocks.

The Egyptian travel blogger looks forward to visiting more unique sites in his country and documenting them through videos on the YouTube platform, with the aim of sharing its beauty and cultural heritage with people.

Resonant rocks...geological mysteries around the world that shake minds

On the other hand, in the United States, there are also resonant rocks, and despite the mysterious attraction of resonant rocks and their unique sonic brilliance, scientists have not revealed the secret of this phenomenon once and for all, and they sometimes refer to resonant rocks as lithophonic rocks, which are rocks that produce a sound that resembles a bell . When you get hit.

Resonant rocks are characterized by their ability to resonate when struck gently with a hammer. These strange sounds stem from a geological phenomenon known as “rock resonance.” Despite their ordinary appearance, these rocks do not reveal their sonic secret except when the sounds escalate when struck gently.

Most rocks do not emit resonant sounds, but once these rocks are gently struck, they vibrate and begin to emit sounds similar to the ringing of a bell. The reason behind this phenomenon is still mysterious and unknown to scientists, and although these rocks are formed from the same material that makes up most of the Earth’s crust, Only a third of them make a ringing sound upon impact, and these rocks are known as "living" rocks, while those that do not produce a sound are called "dead" rocks .

Although there are more than a dozen identified petroglyph sites in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey region, many are now privately owned, or have been destroyed by urban development, and three sites north of Philadelphia are easily accessible to the public:

Ringing Rocks Provincial Park, Stoney Garden, and Ringing Hill Park.

Origination of acoustic rock fields in the eastern United States

In southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey, we find unique rock formations known as "resonant rocks" or lithophonic rocks; As they were formed over time by the expansion of the Earth's crust by magma about 200 million years ago, at the beginning of the Jurassic period, these rocks are similar to those found in the Palisades Sill areas in the states of New Jersey and New York.

Resonant rocks appear externally similar to ordinary rocks, but the difference appears when the mysterious sounds escalate when they are gently struck by a hammer. These rocks emit sounds similar to the sound of a bell , which constitutes a geological mystery that has not been finally explained.

Some believe that the geographical location of the resonant rock fields under ancient ice contributed to their formation and development throughout the ages. This geological phenomenon represents one of the exciting mysteries for scientists and observers alike, and research and discoveries are still ongoing to better understand this unique phenomenon.

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