This mystical corner is located in the courtyard of the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography — it is here that unusual idols that were imported from South America at the end of the 19th century are located.

As it turned out, the idols in this courtyard are just copies of the famous gigantic statues that are still in the San Augustin Valley in Colombia. The originals were created really in ancient times — in the first millennium of our era.

There are several beliefs associated with idols. You can't lie here — that's why young girls come here with their loved ones to find out the truth about their feelings. An imminent punishment awaits the liar. In addition, locals say that these idols are endowed with such powerful magic that they cure any disease. Whether this is true or not, you can check for yourself by visiting this unusual place.