Six previously undocumented copper and lead mines have been identified in Extremadura, Spain. Research suggests these sources could explain much of the copper used in Scandinavian Bronze Age objects, highlighting extensive long‑distance trade networks 3 000 years ago.
Bronze‑Age copper mines in southwestern Spain linked to Scandinavian metal
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📍 Extra De Madura
Key facts
- Six previously undocumented mines (copper, lead, silver) identified in Extra De Madura
- Lead‑isotope studies confirm that much of the copper used in Scandinavian Bronze Age objects originated here
- Highlights extensive long‑distance trade networks 3 000 years ago
Sources
futura-sciences.com
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