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The San Antonio zoo just unlocked a 300-year-old Alamo mystery

Jason Weisberger
Mar 12, 2025
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For decades, archaeologists have been searching for the source of the Alamo's limestone, which was hidden beneath the San Antonio Zoo. The stone is desperately needed to repair the aging structure.

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