Wyoming, U.S., can boast a unique rock with scary name Devils Tower. It’s an outstanding landmark of world importance. The main distinguishing feature of the rock is its amazing correct form that seems even more incredible because of its impressive proportions. The cliff is 390 meters high. A long time it was considered a mystical and mysterious place.
Indians living in the nearby woods believed that a terrible deity, who can cause a storm, lives on top of a cliff. Modern scholars have found great explanation of this beautiful legend. The matter is that the rock is located in flat terrain, and during thunderstorms it’s very often stroked by lightning.
The rock was formed about 200 million years ago by volcanic activity. It’s a huge hardened lava pillar rising from earth. It has a very beautiful and symmetrical form. During the reign of Theodore Roosevelt, Devils Tower received the status of the oldest national monument of the United States. That’s a prominent landmark not only of state, but also of global importance. Like many years ago, locals of Lakota tribe still call the structure Bear House, in memory of one of the most beautiful ancient legends. In 2005, a question was raised about the official renaming of the sight, but the request of Indian tribes was rejected.
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Fuel station: 'Dakota Gas Co' in 26 km
Supermarket: 'Decker's Food Pride' in 33 km
Apotheek: 'Hillside Pharmacy' in 33 km
Police station: 'Hulett Police Department' in 13 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Red Rock Cafe' in 13 km