Mysterious Monolith Appears in Nevada Desert

Remember the mysterious monoliths that captured global attention in 2020? They are back, and this one is in the Nevada desert.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue team discovered the monolith near Gass Peak, just north of the Las Vegas Valley, over the weekend. They shared a photo on social media, sparking curiosity and speculation.

“We see a lot of weird things when people go hiking like not being prepared for the weather, not bringing enough water…but check this out!” the department posted, adding the pressing question: “HOW did it get up there??”

Monoliths began mysteriously appearing worldwide starting in November 2020. The first was found in a remote part of Utah near Moab on November 18, capturing global attention.

Less than ten days later, another appeared in Romania, followed by another in California. These strange structures even made it to Downtown Las Vegas in December 2020, with one in the middle of the Fremont Street Experience.

In total, 23 documented monoliths were found globally between Wednesday, November 18, and Tuesday, December 8, 2020, all compiled into a Google document. The phenomenon was as fleeting as it was fascinating, disappearing as quickly as it had started—until now.

As of Monday evening, the origin of the monolith near Gass Peak remains unknown.

While the mystery continues, the Las Vegas Police Department used the opportunity to share important safety tips for desert exploration. They advised hikers to inform someone about their plans, check the weather forecast, and bring sufficient water, food, a first aid kit, a light source, and a fully charged phone.

The recent discovery adds to the series of monoliths found in the U.S. in 2020, which included sightings in Utah, California, and near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Internationally, monoliths popped up in Romania and even at a Turkish World Heritage site, the latter — a gimmick by the Turkish government.

Most of these monoliths were either removed or destroyed shortly after their discovery, often due to concerns over the environmental impact of increased foot traffic.