Mining operation in Roman Spain

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From the article
Archaeologists Uncover Vast Ancient Roman Mining Operation in Spain
The Romans exploited an even more ancient mine but built elaborate ventilated underground galleries, going deeper than had been thought possible at the time.


Turdetani, the original inhabitants of the region, over  4,000 years ago. Now the excavators have discovered an elaborate system of ventilated underground galleries connected by tunnels dating to the Roman era.

They also found shafts connecting at various heights forming floors that let the miners extract metal deeper than had been believed possible at the time. Happily for the miners, the ancient Romans were on to the secret of ventilation.
The Munigua mine supplied the Roman Empire with vast amounts of iron and copper until the late second century C.E., when all the mines in Hispania were shut down
read more: https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/1.774629

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I'm a mining engineer, so that is extra cool (mining & ancient coins!! => winna-winna!!)

 

 

thanks for posting that cool article