10-15-2006, 04:52 PM
Yippie! I got it! It is apparently the Osel mine in Kuttenberg, Bohemia. As you said, Carlton, hats off.
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“As the ore veins had to be looked for deeper and deeper, the available technology became unsuited to the needs. In the mid-16th century, the Kutná Hora mining district experienced a widespread recession. The Osel mine, the world's deepest at its time at 600 m, was shut down.â€
[quote]
“As the ore veins had to be looked for deeper and deeper, the available technology became unsuited to the needs. In the mid-16th century, the Kutná Hora mining district experienced a widespread recession. The Osel mine, the world's deepest at its time at 600 m, was shut down.â€
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
