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Scientists find opposing 'twin' fortresses on Rhine river
April 01, 2007 at 15:20:00Hey folks! We have exclusive coverage of a great archaeological find. Scientists have found two fortresses facing each other on the Rhine river that may be thousands of years old.
Check out our Rhine Canyon Archaeology: Scientists Find Opposing Fortresses feature article to read more about this fascinating discovery by Dr. Reinhard Van Gelder and his colleague Dr. Ernst Voorst.
Ancient peoples living in two fortresses overlooking the Rhine river near Switzerland fought a long war. It's not clear which side won but at least one of the fortresses may have been occupied more than once.
Scientists compare the eastern Rhine fortress, the so-called "Dark Tower", to the ancient city of Troy.
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