Australian man built home from discarded bottles; 60 years later, it is a museum
Built in 1967 by Tex Moeckel, the Bottle House in Lightning Ridge is constructed from discarded glass bottles.
The structure has become a tourist attraction and a museum showcasing local opal-mining history and vintage bottles.
Initially serving as part of a miner's camp, it reflects the area's long mining heritage.
Visitors can explore various artefacts linked to opal mining and local history within the museum.
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