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Blessberg Cave: A Locked Treasure

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Blessberg Cave: A Locked Treasure

Postby Juergen » Oct 12, 2011 5:57 am

A Locked Treasure
Stunning Grotto Becomes Spelunker Holy Grail
By Matthias Schulz

A fantastic limestone cave was discovered in eastern Germany during the digging of a railway tunnel three years ago -- but then sealed off with concrete. Now, local cave enthusiasts are trying to find a way back into the magical grotto.

Read more: http://www.spiegel.de/international/ger ... 50,00.html
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Re: Blessberg Cave: A Locked Treasure

Postby Phil Winkler » Oct 12, 2011 8:01 am

Interesting story. There is certainly a precedent in Germany for creating an artificial entrance, too. Kubacher Krystal Hohle by Weilburg.
http://www.kubacherkristallhoehle.de
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Re: Blessberg Cave: A Locked Treasure

Postby 2live » Oct 28, 2011 12:08 pm

thta looks amazing!
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Re: Blessberg Cave: A Locked Treasure

Postby nathanroser » Oct 30, 2011 11:38 am

Quote from the article: "even speaking loudly could cause stalactites to come crashing down."

There must be a mistake, that can't really happen right? :rofl:
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