SpainCabezo Jure is an archaeological site in Alosno, representing the first specialised copper industry in the Iberian Peninsula, dating to 2900-2200 BC [1][2]. Excavations uncovered copper smelting furnaces operating at high temperatures, producing slag rich in silica-saturated silicates and copper artifacts [1]. Radiocarbon dating confirms the settlement was active between 2873 and 2274 BC [1].
Cabezo Juré
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 3000 - 1500 BC |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 37.5488° N, 7.1153° W |