09.09.2025 12:11
The massive gate-like rock formation, claimed to have been discovered in Kazakhstan's Dzungarian Alatau Mountains, has generated significant buzz on social media. While various claims have emerged, ranging from alien theories to religious debates, experts suggest that it could be a natural formation.
Images purportedly taken in the Dzungarian Alatau Mountains in eastern Kazakhstan quickly became a hot topic on social media. In a report featured on the Daily Mail's front page, a 30-second video shared on Reddit caught attention. In the footage, a drone camera rises behind two explorers moving through a snowy landscape, revealing a giant "door"-like rock formation approximately 12 meters high and of the same width, in a semicircular shape on the mountainside.
DISCUSSIONS HEATED UP
The images received thousands of comments in a short time. Some users described the structure as the work of "ancient aliens," while others associated it with the concept of "Gog and Magog" mentioned in religious texts.
EXPERTS' EXPLANATION: NATURE'S GAME
On the other hand, geology experts state that the formation is most likely a completely natural rock formation and not a man-made structure. According to experts, such formations can emerge as a result of geological processes that take millions of years. The images continue to be one of the most discussed topics on social media, sparking debates about whether it is a natural wonder or a sign of something beyond human understanding.
WHAT ARE GOG AND MAGOG?
Gog and Magog are communities associated with apocalyptic signs in both Islamic culture and Judeo-Christian beliefs.
Gog and Magog in Islamic Sources
- They are mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Kahf (verses 94-99) and Surah Al-Anbiya (verses 96-97).
- In the story of Dhul-Qarnayn, Gog and Magog, who cause corruption on earth, are blocked by a great barrier/dam built by Dhul-Qarnayn.
- As the Day of Judgment approaches, this barrier will be destroyed, and Gog and Magog will spread across the earth, causing great corruption.
- In hadiths, they are described as a very numerous, destructive community that consumes everything in their path.
Gog and Magog in Jewish and Christian Culture
- They are referred to as "Gog and Magog" in the Torah (Book of Ezekiel) and the Bible (Book of Revelation).
- They are defined as forces that rebel against God, bringing chaos and destruction.
- It is said that they will appear in the end times, causing great harm to humanity, and will then be destroyed by divine power.
In Folk Belief
- Gog and Magog are generally depicted as a "massive, destructive community imprisoned underground that will emerge close to the Day of Judgment."
- Some interpretations describe them as "barbarian tribes," while others refer to them as "supernatural beings."