Antiquity· 2026Q1
Iberian copper and Bronze Age Europe: Late Bronze Age mining and supply at Las Minillas (Badajoz, Spain)
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New radiocarbon dates reveal extensive Late Bronze Age copper mining at Las Minillas, Spain, identifying it as one of the largest securely dated mining complexes of its kind in the region.
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Key points
- Radiocarbon dating confirms Late Bronze Age copper mining at Las Minillas, Spain.
- Extensive mining infrastructure and abundant stone tools were found at the site.
- Las Minillas is identified as one of the largest Late Bronze Age copper-mining complexes securely dated in Spain.
- The findings suggest southern Iberia's potential as a major Late Bronze Age copper-producing hub.
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Abstract
Despite abundant copper deposits, the deep history of copper mining in Iberia has not been as extensively studied as in other European ore-rich areas. Here, the authors present new radiocarbon dates that demonstrate Late Bronze Age copper mining at Las Minillas, near Granja de Torrehermosa (southern Spain). Extensive mining infrastructure and abundant stone tools further identify Las Minillas as one of the largest Late Bronze Age copper-mining complex securely dated in Spain. The authors argue for a re-evaluation of links between southern Iberia and other European copper-producing and consuming regions, highlighting its potential as a major Late Bronze Age copper-producing hub.
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