4588
Accession Number
23714
Title Of Article Chaper
Zur Technologie der Kupfergewinnung aus Rammelsberger Erzen im Mittelalter
Title Of Journal Book
Harz-Zeitschrift
Issue
32
Pages
15-76
Language Of Text
German
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The Rammelsberg is the main mining area in the Harz mountains in Germany. This region assumed great importance and prosperity during the Middle Ages as a center of metallurgy. Remains of mining installations are abundant. Written documents and book illustrations also help to accurately describe the mining technology of that period. -- AATA
Keywords
Copper; mining;Harz;Germany;Middle Ages AATA
pub_id
4588
Title Translation
On the technology of copper refining from Rammelsberg ores in the Middle Ages