The headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Washington D.C. houses a fascinating piece of art that has captured the imagination of cryptanalysts and puzzle enthusiasts for decades. Commissioned by the CIA, local artist Jim Sanborn created a sculpture adorned with a cryptic code that has proven to be one of the most challenging puzzles in modern history. This article delves into the history, structure, and decryption attempts of the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture.
位于美国国会大厦附近的中央情报局（CIA）总部，其内部隐藏着一个令人着迷的秘密。这座于1961年完工的建筑，在1980年代末经历了一次大规模翻修，期间诞生了一个由艺术家Jim Sanborn设计的艺术装置——Kryptos。