Erzgebirge Krusnohori Mining Region History, Hotels, Geography, Facts And More
Erzgebirge Krusnohori Mining Region
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Erzgebirge Krusnohori Mining Region
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Czech Republic
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The Czech Republic and Germany
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About Erzgebirge Krusnohori Mining Region
The Ore Mountain Mining Region lies between North Bohemia of the Czech Republic and the German state of Saxony. The area covering the site is over 6700 hectares. The landscape is more than 800 years old. The region is characterized by a plethora of historic. It is important as a collection of the historic mining industry. The site is also known for several individual monuments.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Erzgebirge Krusnohori Mining Region
- The first time silver ore was discovered in 1168 in Christiansdorf. Also, other metals like nickel, cobalt, zinc, lead, copper, iron, and tin were discovered in the area and the mining process was going on till 1990. It is also discovered that the area is also rich in tin, tungsten, lithium, and indium.
- It was the source of economic development in the region.
- The region was the major producer of uranium all over the globe in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
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