Antarctica is a continent that is devoid of human life. Aside from explorers and researchers, no one has ever dared to live in this unforgiving land. The frozen continent makes up most of the region–a remote place located in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the fifth largest continent in terms of total area, but aside from ice and creatures that somehow manage to withstand the almost uninhabitable environment, there is nothing else in its vicinity.

However, it also hides some pretty amazing things.

From extraordinary creatures to potentially precious stones, here are 15 strange things found frozen in Ice Antarctica.