Things We Never Expected To Learn From The Melting Of An Alpine Glacier

Published on 06/10/2022
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There Will Be A Lot More In The Future

The glacial archaeologists of Italy are going to have a field day based on their work in the Norwegian region of Oppland. Since 2011, a group of professionals has been working in this corner of the world. Since then, they’ve found roughly 2,000 artifacts from the area. Some of them are as old as 6,000 years.

There Will Be A Lot More In The Future

There Will Be A Lot More In The Future

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They’re All In Excellent Condition

Even though they are old, they are in generally good condition. The frigid weather in the area is to blame for this. According to reports, antiquities such as skis, arrows, clothing, and even hunting equipment have been discovered. They could be as old as a few hundred years or as old as the eleventh century. According to National Geographic, it simply demonstrates how people gradually moved away from farming.

They're All In Excellent Condition

They’re All In Excellent Condition

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