A secret bunker has been discovered deep in the Argentinian jungle that was likely built by the Nazis in case they lost the Second World War, according to reports. While archaeologists cannot say for certain that the buildings were designed to be used in the event of defeat for Nazi Germany, according to the Washington Post there is strong evidence to suggest that was the case.
Schavelzon told the Argentinian newspaper Clarin that it was logical to conclude that the three buildings — one for storage, one for housing, one as a lookout — was built as a hideaway for Nazi leaders. The site seems to have gone unused, the Post reported — in part because Nazis who did flee to Argentina ended up having no reason to hide. Those like Adolf Eichmann, who was tracked down by the Israeli secret services and hanged , were exceptions rather than the norm.
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