Bronze‑Age copper mines in southwestern Spain linked to Scandinavian metal

Bronze‑Age copper mines in southwestern Spain linked to Scandinavian metal. Six previously undocumented mines (copper, lead, silver) identified in Estremadura 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

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.

Key Facts

• Six previously undocumented mines (copper, lead, silver) identified in Estremadura
• 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

Related site: Estremadura — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

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