![Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe](/sites/default/files/styles/366x244_3_2_/public/2021-02/002.jpeg.jpg?itok=6byq0HQJ)
![Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe](/sites/default/files/styles/112x74_3_2_/public/2021-02/002.jpeg.jpg?itok=XpXPGoxb)
![Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe](/sites/default/files/styles/112x74_3_2_/public/2021-02/001.jpeg.jpg?itok=3XNM1OfJ)
![Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe Residents set fire to the mysterious monolith that appeared in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kenni Katombe](/sites/default/files/styles/112x74_3_2_/public/2021-02/003.jpeg.jpg?itok=BDmvUcPO)
![Congo Silver Monolith Congo Silver Monolith](/sites/default/files/styles/112x74_3_2_/public/2021-02/Congo_Monolith.JPG.jpg?itok=wIMSQ_Pq)
Map
Location Accuracy
Closest City/Town/Landmark
Description
A silver monolith appeared in Kinshasa, Congo.
Kinshasa (/kɪnˈʃɑːsə/; French: [kinʃasa]; Lingala: Kinsásá), formerly Léopoldville (Dutch: Leopoldstad), is the capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a total population of 15 million as of 2021, it is the largest city in Africa. Once a site of fishing and trading villages situated along the Congo River, Kinshasa is now one of the world's fastest growing megacities.
Notes
Locals burnt it down.
Original reported Location: -4.441931, 15.266293
Original reported Location: -4.441931, 15.266293
Dates & Classification
Date Spotted
Date Vanished
Classification
Questionable monoliths, not confirmed to be knockoffs but likely considering the origin or appearance of the monolith.
Multiple Monoliths
✖
Physical Qualities
Material
Stainless Steel
Construction
Riveted
Welded
Folded
Number of Sides
Four Sides (Rectangular or Square)
Texture
Polished
Mirrored
Top Geometry
Flat
Height
4.00 meters
Markings
No Markings