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Mystery Bamboo Cart Found in Swiss Alps Sparks Investigation

11/10/2025

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Archaeologists are investigating a two-wheeled bamboo cart found by hiker Sergio Veri on November 2, 2025 at Splügen Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland.
The cart is likely from the 20th century.
Bamboo is not native to the Alps.
Speculation about its purpose includes smuggling or as a prototype vehicle.
The Archaeological Service of Graubünden has requested public assistance for historical leads, noting climate change exposes artifacts as glaciers recede.

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Archaeologists are investigating a two-wheeled bamboo cart found by hiker Sergio Veri on November 2, 2025 at Splügen Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland.
The cart is likely from the 20th century.
Bamboo is not native to the Alps.
Speculation about its purpose includes smuggling or as a prototype vehicle.
The Archaeological Service of Graubünden has requested public assistance for historical leads, noting climate change exposes artifacts as glaciers recede.