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Matterhorn, Switzerland

Matterhorn, Switzerland
The Matterhorn, located in Switzerland, is one of the highest peaks in the Alps at 4,478 m (14,692 ft). The first group of climbers to scale the peak was led by the British alpinist Edward Whymper in July 1865. Three men died during the descent.
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