Ancient copper culture mining on Great Lakes shores. Ancient copper culture mining on Great Lakes shores Copper mines anomalous compared to other world locations Mining accomplished with campfire and pounding stone

Ancient copper culture mined using campfire heat and pounding stones. Their artifacts show diminishing size—fish hooks and symbols from recycled, shrinking copper pieces.

Key Facts

  • Ancient copper culture mining on Great Lakes shores
  • Copper mines anomalous compared to other world locations
  • Mining accomplished with campfire and pounding stone
  • Copper artifacts show diminishing returns from recycling
  • Fish hooks and symbols created from progressively smaller copper pieces

Related site: Copper Culture State Park — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.