The shadowless tower of Thanjavur

A popular claim says the 66 m tower of the Brihadeeswarar temple, completed in 1010 by Rajaraja Chola I, casts no shadow at noon.

1010 CE · 10.78, 79.13 · status: explained

The sceptical view

The tower casts a shadow like any building; its shape simply makes the shadow fall on its own base for part of the year.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur