Erzgebirge Mining, a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning Czechia and Germany, recognized in 2019, is a historic mining region in the Ore Mountains active from the 12th to 20th centuries. Featuring mines, smelters, and towns like Freiberg and Jáchymov, it showcases medieval to modern mining technology that fueled Europe’s silver, tin, and uranium booms. This cross-border landscape reflects centuries of industrial innovation and cultural exchange, highlighting the region’s pivotal role in shaping European metallurgy and economic history.

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