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neolithic flint mines


states: [belgium]

category: cultural

year: 2000

location: Province of Hainaut, Wallonia Region

region: Europe and North America

latitude/longitude: 50.4307700000, 3.9787900000

visited: 2019

Neolithic Flint Mines

The Neolithic flint mines at Spiennes, covering more than 100 ha, are the largest and earliest concentration of ancient mines in Europe. They are also remarkable for the diversity of technological solutions used for extraction and for the fact that they are directly linked to a settlement of the same period.

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