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Owner: Nigel Dibben  Timna copper mining area, Israel  Date: February 2012 
Timna in Israel is a Bronze Age copper mining area dating from about 4000BC. It was mined by the Egyptians. In very recent times, a large mine was operated nearby by a Mexican company on behalf of the Israelis. 

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The general area of Timna, a few miles from EilatMining sites in the sandstone cliffsCopper ore in sandstone: malachite and azuriteBronze Age (4000BC) mine shaft top - about 0.6m diameter
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Bronze Age workingsBronze Age workingsOur Israeli guideCrushing block (of granite)
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Mock-up of furnace in display areaOriginal furnace in situShrine or templeModern mining (1950s-1980s) a few miles away
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