Few people know this unusual little roadside attraction is in North Dakota. You’ll have to visit a tiny town that’s a little out of the way, but it’s worth it to see this bizarre spectacle. Not only is it a kind of weird yet neat attraction, but there are some theories about the origin behind it as well. Take a look for yourself:

Head on out to the positively lovely town of Fort Ransom, North Dakota. This teeny place has a population of only 77 residents but attracts many more than that throughout the year.
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The town is situated among the meandering Sheyenne River. Many people visit Fort Ransom for the Fort Ransom State Park, located just north of town.
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The town only has a handful of businesses, a local museum, and some charming homes, and comes across as a typical small town at first. However, it has a feature no other North Dakota small town can say it has.
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On the eastern edge of town along Sorby Hill Road is a hill that forms a near-perfect pyramid, and atop it sits a towering Viking statue. This strange combination results in a truly unique, even somewhat weird, yet totally fascinating roadside attraction.
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The Viking statue, sometimes referred to as the Black Viking, was added in 1972 to sit on top of the 100-foot hill as if guarding it and the town. It is meant to represent the Norwegian heritage of many local folks.
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The "pyramid" is a whole other matter. Scientists suggest that it is a naturally formed hill that just happens to be pyramid-shaped. Others, however, believe it may be one of the oldest man-made pyramids in the world. Some think it may be an ancient burial mound built by Native Americans over 5,000 years ago. Whichever may be the case, it is a very interesting spot to visit!
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Have you ever seen the pyramid hill and hilltop Viking? Which theory do you believe, that it’s a naturally formed hill or that there is some hidden history to it?

While the origin of this one may be up for debate, there is another pyramid-like structure in North Dakota that has a history set in concrete. Read more about it by clicking here.

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