Researchers from the University of Bern managed to find an unusual artifact in the territory of the Swiss community of Meiringen. They believe it to be a 3,000-year-old "alien weapon".
The relic found, a metal object similar to an arrowhead, was made from a meteorite. Initial analysis revealed that the artifact is composed of a unique mix of materials, including metals that do not occur naturally on Earth. The strange composition forced experts to speculate on the possibility of an extraterrestrial origin. It contains aluminum-26, a short-lived isotope that was once common in the early solar system but does not occur naturally on Earth.
The team of researchers of the project expressed their surprise at the find, saying that they had never come across anything like this in their research. The appearance of the artifact, the methods used in its manufacture, put archaeologists at a standstill. The team believes it is likely an Estonian space rock, which is more than 1,400 miles from Switzerland.
The item found is 1.5 inches long and weighs only 0.102 ounces. Various techniques were used for the analysis, including electron microscopy imaging, X-rays and high-energy radiation analysis.
There are many theories about the artifact's purpose, with some experts suggesting that it may have served as a ceremonial object, possibly used in rituals or religious ceremonies of an ancient civilization. However, at this stage, it is impossible to exclude the tempting possibility that this is a real weapon of an advanced extraterrestrial civilization.
Although the origin and purpose of this intriguing artifact remain shrouded in mystery, one thing is certain: the discovery has reignited curiosity about ancient civilizations and the possibility of interacting with extraterrestrial beings.
Source: sciencedirect.com
