This Recently Discovered 1,700-Year-Old Mouth Harp Can Still Hold a Tune, Smart News
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The mouth harp, found in Siberia’s Altai Republic, produces music when you strike or pluck it with a finger
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Ancient Jew's harps found in Altai Mountains as musical instruments reappear after 1,700 years
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