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Origins Unknown: Unfathomable Bamboo ‘Wagon’ Found in Swiss Alps
As glaciers continue to melt in the Swiss Alps, a hiker made an unusual discovery near the fading Schwarzhorn Glacier - a two-wheeled bamboo contraption that has left archaeologists scratching their heads.
Found in the Splügen Pass on November 2, 2024, by Swiss hiker Sergio Veri, this curious find resembles a wagon but lacks clear definition or historical context. While initially estimated to date from the 20th century, the contraption’s origins and purpose currently remain unknown.
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The curious bamboo contraption with wheels and a base found November 2 at the Schwarzhorn Glacier, Switzerland. (Sergio Veri/Kanton Graubünden)
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