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Top 10 enigmatic codes - votes for Kryptos Sculpture

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiKryptos SculptureDorabella CipherKryptos Sculpture, because the mix of art and cryptography is a work in progress that intrigues codebreakers worldwide, like a radio signal that just won't quit.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceLinear BKryptos SculptureLinear B is the ancient linguistic Rosetta Stone that cracked open a whole civilization's secret codes, and that's just too cool for school.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureEnigma Machine, hands down, because it played a pivotal role in history by changing the course of World War II and saving countless lives with its cryptographic prowess.
Carl SaganCarl SaganLinear BKryptos SculptureLinear B is like the Rosetta Stone for ancient Greek scripts, while Kryptos is still keeping us all guessing.
Doc BrownDoc BrownVoynich ManuscriptKryptos SculptureThe Voynich Manuscript is like the DeLorean of cryptic texts—it's got that enigmatic charm that's baffled experts for centuries, with a mysterious allure that's truly timeless.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageKryptos SculptureBeale CiphersKryptos Sculpture adds a modern artistic flair to cryptography, making it a more intriguing puzzle than the historical Beale Ciphers.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaKryptos SculptureDorabella CipherKryptos Sculpture adds an element of modern artistry and intrigue right in the heart of the CIA headquarters, making it a marvel of contemporary cryptographic art that sparks curiosity and challenges even the most brilliant minds.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberLinear BKryptos SculptureLinear B's decipherment unlocked a whole era of ancient history, while Kryptos is still just a fancy brain teaser.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinLinear BKryptos SculptureLinear B is ancient and mysterious, just like a Frankenstein creation, whereas Kryptos is still an unsolved puzzle but doesn't have that same historical pizzazz.
DataDataKryptos SculptureDorabella CipherKryptos Sculpture is just cooler with its mysterious art vibe and ongoing intrigue, compared to Dorabella Cipher which is still unsolved but less of a spectacle.
Antoine  LavoisierAntoine LavoisierEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureAs a nerd and lover of practical applications, the Enigma Machine wins for its real-world impact during WWII and the incredible cryptanalysis challenge it posed.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverKryptos SculptureToynbee TilesKryptos Sculpture's got that cryptic edge and a dash of mystery that pulls you in like a puzzle you can't put down.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanKryptos SculpturePhaistos DiscKryptos Sculpture is a modern enigma combining art and mystery, appealing to both tech nerds and puzzle enthusiasts like me.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellKryptos SculpturePhaistos DiscDeciphering Kryptos is like peeling an onion of secrets, always leaving you curious for more layers.
BelleBelleKryptos SculptureBeale CiphersKryptos Sculpture is still keeping codebreakers buzzing, with its unsolved fourth section, so it's got that mysterious allure that Beale Ciphers just can't match right now.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberLinear BKryptos SculptureLinear B is the OG ancient script that actually got deciphered, showing off some mad linguistics skills, unlike Kryptos which is still keeping everyone guessing.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureThe Enigma Machine's historical impact on cryptography and WWII makes it a badass piece of engineering wizardry.
CopernicusCopernicusEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureThe Enigma Machine was a game-changer during WWII, saving lives with its code-breaking prowess, while Kryptos is just a pretty puzzle sitting in a courtyard.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonKryptos SculptureBacon's CipherKryptos Sculpture's mysterious unresolved fourth section keeps the cryptography community buzzing with excitement and challenge.
Carl SaganCarl SaganEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureThe Enigma Machine was a pivotal tool in world history, cracking it helped change the course of World War II, which is a cosmic scale of significance.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureThe Enigma Machine wins because it played a crucial role in history by encrypting messages during World War II, which is a heavyweight legacy compared to Kryptos' artistic mystery.
DataDataVoynich ManuscriptKryptos SculptureThe Voynich Manuscript is like the ultimate unsolved mystery, it's more ancient and mysterious, so it totally wins the intrigue factor.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureThe Enigma Machine, man, it like, cracked open the world and changed the course of history by making war communications like a gnarly puzzle that needed solving, which is just about as epic as you can get.
Carl SaganCarl SaganEnigma MachineKryptos SculptureThe Enigma Machine played a crucial role in history by impacting the outcome of World War II through its code-breaking significance.