By 2010, a total of six corpses had been found in the salt mine. The bodies came from various time periods, with the oldest dating back to 9550 BCE – more than 10,000 years ago.

The glistening salt layers of the walls are 8.2 meters thick (nearly 27 feet). The spacious tunnel with benches on the sides and even a rest area with TV and tables, doesn’t feel claustrophobic.