Considered as the holy abode of Lord Shiva, the mountain is currently considered unconquered. It advised not to climb the mountain, since that would be sacrilege and cause misfortune.
A man-made pyramid?Mount Kailash somewhat unusual shape has led to speculations that perhaps the mountain is not a mountain at all. Russian scientists have suggested that the top of Mount Kailash is actually a giant man-made pyramid from ancient times. Now, if this is true, then human history has to be re-written. It would mean that this is the largest known pyramid known today.