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1300 BC: Spain's copper mine linked to 11 Scandinavian bronze objects, hinting at ancient networks

Excavations at the Las Minillas site in Spain have unveiled substantial copper mining activities dating back to the Late Bronze Age. Investigations revealed a chemical link between the site and bronze artifacts discovered in Scandinavia. Researchers noted extensive mining operations and identified numerous nearby mining locations, indicating that southern Iberia was crucial for copper supply in Europe during this period.