Hiker Stumbles Upon a 280-Million-Year-Old Lost World in the Alps

In an astonishing discovery, a hiker exploring the Italian Alps accidentally uncovered a 280-million-year-old ecosystem frozen in time. While trekking through Valtellina Orobie Mountains Park in 2023, Claudia Steffensen noticed peculiar patterns on a rock slab resembling ancient footprints. Her curiosity led to an in-depth scientific investigation by experts from the University of Pavia and … Read more