UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 2000
Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons)
Overview
The Neolithic flint mines at Spiennes, covering more than 100 ha, are the largest and earliest concentration of ancient mines in Europe. They are also remarkable for the diversity of technological solutions used for extraction and for the fact that they are directly linked to a settlement of the same period.
About Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons)
Spiennes is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Mons.
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Belgium
- ISO Codes
- BE
- Area
- 172 ha
- Coordinates
- 50.4201, 3.9823
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