Mines and Quarries

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  Lavrion Ancient Silver Mines

  

  Lavrion (Λαύριον, Λαύριο, Lavrio, Laurio, Laurium, Laurion), is a rugged area in eastern Attica, near Athens, where the ancient silver mines are located. During the classical era, these silver veins were used to finance the formidable navy used to…

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