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Copper ore in sandstone: malachite and azurite

Album: Timna copper mining area, Israel
Owner: Nigel Dibben
Date: 6 February 2012
GR(s): 37S 106959 3302714

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Title: Copper ore in sandstone: malachite and azurite

Photo date: 2012:02:06 09:15:06
Photo owner: Nigel Dibben
Camera: Canon PowerShot A710 IS
File: Timna03_A037 .jpg

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

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