Georgia Guidestones

The Georgia Guidestones monument consisted of massive granite blocks arranged in an X-pattern with a central stone and capstone that served as a sundial and astronomical instrument. The structure stood about 5.87 meters tall and featured precise celestial functions, including a hole that created daily light effects on engraved markings.

A man using the alias R. C. Christian commissioned construction in 1979, and the monument was unveiled in 1980 to stand for over 40 years. An explosion destroyed it in July 2022, after which authorities demolished the remaining pieces for safety reasons.

The site attracted visitors who came to read the inscriptions and discuss their meaning, often arriving with questions about who built the stones and why. Some saw the place as a philosophical message left for future generations, while others viewed it as a warning or a puzzle tied to secretive beliefs.

The original site is no longer accessible as the monument was destroyed and demolished. Those interested can visit the Elberton Granite Museum, which displays a model of the original structure and a film about its construction.

The builder remained anonymous under the alias R. C. Christian and never revealed his true identity, leaving the monument's origin a mystery. The structure contained astronomical features that allowed visitors to track time and seasons through daily light patterns.