Scientists Just Opened A Cave That Was Sealed For Millions Of Years But Made A Shocking Discovery!

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There is a wide variety of cave systems, from ancient mines to lonely caverns billions of years old. Inside it are found objects and living beings abandoned and hidden for centuries, decomposing in darkness and silence. We'll explore some of the most disturbing discoveries unearthed in these caverns, including one that has remained closed for millions of years.
But what do you think would be found inside a cave closed for five million years, completely cut off from the outside world? Dinosaurs, prehistoric insects, alien life? Nobody knew until Dr. Cristian Lascu in Romania managed to open the cave after 5.5 million years.
Movile Cave in Romania has remained isolated from the outside world for millions of years. A limestone rock blocked the entrance to the cave at the same time that our prehistoric ancestors began to evolve into humans. When scientists finally opened it up in the 21st century, they discovered that the inhabitants of Cueva de Movile are truly unique.
This cave in Romania has been sealed for millions of years, creating unique conditions inside. Although toxic and oppressive, researchers consider it a treasure. Fewer than 100 people have entered the cave since its discovery in 1986. It is protected by limestone shafts and tunnels, and is currently only accessible with special permission. The air inside it has low oxygen content and high levels of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. There is no sunlight and the temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The smell of rotten eggs indicates the presence of hydrogen sulfide, which is extremely lethal. The cave has allowed extraordinary life to flourish, including chemosynthetic bacteria that could help tackle greenhouse gases.
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