IFLScience May 14, 2026 • 09:51

Cave With Bright Green Rocks Reveals Surprising Evidence Of Prehistoric People Mining And Smelting Copper - IFLScience

By Tom Hale

Clearly, this green mineral held huge value.

High up in the Pyrenees Mountains, a cave holds the oldest evidence of intense human occupation in the region. But prehistoric people weren't just sheltering here 7,00 years ago; they were working, h… [+3731 chars]

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Cave With Bright Green Rocks Reveals Surprising Evidence Of Prehistoric People Mining And Smelting Copper - IFLScience

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