DOI Artikel:
Klappauf, Lothar: Studies of the development and structure of early metal production
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.56859#0029
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be recognised (HlLLEBRECHT 1989; 1992). Surprisingly none of these charcoal
production sites can be associated with the later commencement of lead and silver
smelting at Johanneser Kurhaus. All this happened within a distance of about
400 m, and only about 100 years apart.
We therefore have to consider the existence of an exchange system. Either the
ore had to be transported to sites where energy as well as other basic necessities,
like blacksmiths for producing and repairing the required tools, were available.
Fig. 9
Clearly indented sunken tracks.
be recognised (HlLLEBRECHT 1989; 1992). Surprisingly none of these charcoal
production sites can be associated with the later commencement of lead and silver
smelting at Johanneser Kurhaus. All this happened within a distance of about
400 m, and only about 100 years apart.
We therefore have to consider the existence of an exchange system. Either the
ore had to be transported to sites where energy as well as other basic necessities,
like blacksmiths for producing and repairing the required tools, were available.
Fig. 9
Clearly indented sunken tracks.