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Mysterious tunnels sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 1400s may have been found

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Leonardo da Vinci sketched the layout of the Sforza Castle in Milan , Italy , in the late 1400s .

The Italian polymath was a highly skilled expert in military structures and defensive systems.

A survey revealed a second secret tunnel that experts had only hypothesized about for years .

It is believed soldiers would have used the concealed route to defend and reclaim the Ghirlanda against enemy forces.

The sketch of the passageways underneath the castle most likely depicted some improvements the artist was exploring for the Sforza Castle .

The discovery highlights the notion that history is everywhere, even in places where it is least expected, Biolo says.

At this time it is impossible to determine the extent of Leonardo ’s direct involvement in the fortress’s construction, she says.

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