The Mines and Minerals of Lavrion – Ancient Mining History (II), By Branko Rieck
Classical Period (499 – 323 BC)Starting around 500 BC the mining at Lavrion reached its greatest importance for the culture and welfare of the Greek....
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The Mines and Minerals of Lavrion – Ancient Mining History (III), By Branko Rieck
More than 20.000 slaves worked in the mines and Aristoteles reports that silver flowed like water from a rich fountain from the mines, which were called...
The Mines and Minerals of Lavrion – Ancient Mining History (I), By Branko Rieck
The mines in the Lavrion Mining District were opened in ancient times for their lead, copper and silver content. While the production of lead...