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Yuanguan Copper Mine Site

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Copper Mine Site (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Han Dynasty Location: In the Zhongtiao Mountains, Yuanqu County The copper mine site was first discovered in the 1950s. It features mining tunnels and ore smelting work areas. Mining tools unearthed inside the tunnels mainly include iron hammers and iron drills. Collected items include copper ore and smelting slag. A large amount of charcoal was also found in the tunnels, suggesting that the heating method was likely used for ore extraction at the time.

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The Yuanguan Copper Mine Site is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Copper Mine Site

Copper Mine Site (Third Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Han Dynasty

Location: In the Zhongtiao Mountains, Yuanqu County

The copper mine site was first discovered in the 1950s. It features mining tunnels and ore smelting work areas. Mining tools unearthed inside the tunnels mainly include iron hammers and iron drills. Collected items include copper ore and smelting slag. A large amount of charcoal was also found in the tunnels, suggesting that the heating method was likely used for ore extraction at the time.