⛏️ Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region: Altenberg-Zinnwald Mining Landscape

Archaeology & Antiquity Germany Europe

The Altenberg-Zinnwald Mining Landscape is an industrial heritage site spanning the border between eastern Saxony and the Czech Republic that preserves six centuries of continuous mineral extraction and technological innovation. The region was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, recognizing its exceptional documentation of mining practices, worker ...