Las Cavenes, Archaeological site in El Cabaco, Spain.
Las Cavenes is a Roman mining site with pits, water channels, and other remains from gold extraction scattered across the landscape. The traces show how larger areas were used for extracting raw materials.
The site dates from Roman times, roughly from the 1st to 2nd century, when mining was conducted using water. These techniques were advanced for Europe at that time and show Roman ability to exploit resources.
The interpretation center displays how Romans extracted gold and what techniques they used. Visitors can understand through models and exhibits how important this work was to the economy of that time.
Two marked routes guide visitors through the site, a shorter path and a longer one with additional landscape features. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain.
Within the mining grounds are stone-carved game tables from ancient times, showing that workers also had time for leisure. These tables are a rare record of daily life alongside the hard labor.
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