Ancient salt mine unearthed in Austrian Alps
pmo.ee · 22 September 2026
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Archaeologists in Austria discovered an ancient salt mine within a network of tunnels in the Alps. The mine dates back 7,300 years, revealing details about the lives of people who lived in the region. This discovery provides new insight into the development of one of Europe’s oldest industrial centers.
Researchers believe the site was a significant location for early industry and resource extraction. The tunnel complex suggests a previously unknown underground world existed in the area.
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