KINSHASA — The latest in a series of mystery monoliths to capture the imagination of science-fiction fans around the world met a fiery end in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday when it was torched at a roundabout in the capital.
The 12-foot metallic structure first appeared in Kinshasa’s Bandal neighborhood over the weekend on Sunday morning. On Wednesday morning, a crowd of curious onlookers snapped selfies and debated over the possible origins of the structure.
Videos posted on social media later in the day showed residents destroying the structure with sticks and then setting it on fire.
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