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Contents
Preface (Christiane Segers-Glocke) V
Introduction (Lothar Klappauf and Harald Witthöft) VII
Lothar Klappauf
Studies of the development and structure of early metal production 1
Introduction 1
Historical background 1
History of research 2
The Monuments 5
a. Mineral resources 5
b. Supporting industries 8
c. Mines 12
d. Smelting sites 12
Trade and further processing 20
Development of mining and smelting in the Harz region 22
Zusammenfassung 23
Literature 23
Friedrich-Albert Linke
Archaeological survey of monuments of early mining and smelting in
the Harz Mountains 30
Introduction 30
Prospection 35
a. Preparation for prospection 35
b. Prospection 37
c. Documentation 42
d. Sampling 44
e. Work-up of a prospection - broader implications 44
Contents
Preface (Christiane Segers-Glocke) V
Introduction (Lothar Klappauf and Harald Witthöft) VII
Lothar Klappauf
Studies of the development and structure of early metal production 1
Introduction 1
Historical background 1
History of research 2
The Monuments 5
a. Mineral resources 5
b. Supporting industries 8
c. Mines 12
d. Smelting sites 12
Trade and further processing 20
Development of mining and smelting in the Harz region 22
Zusammenfassung 23
Literature 23
Friedrich-Albert Linke
Archaeological survey of monuments of early mining and smelting in
the Harz Mountains 30
Introduction 30
Prospection 35
a. Preparation for prospection 35
b. Prospection 37
c. Documentation 42
d. Sampling 44
e. Work-up of a prospection - broader implications 44