Krzemionki

The mining complex extends over 4.5 kilometers with more than 4,000 mine shafts reaching depths of nine meters beneath the surface.

Ancient miners extracted banded flint between 3900 and 1600 BC, developing a network of vertical shafts connected through horizontal passages for access and drainage.

The extracted materials were transformed into tools and weapons, which were distributed through trade networks extending up to 660 kilometers from the mining site.

Visitors can explore two separate underground routes through the mining complex and learn about prehistoric extraction methods at the archaeological museum.

The walls of the underground passages contain preserved Neolithic engravings that document early human presence in the mining complex.

Location: Ostrowiec County

Part of: Krzemionki Prehistoric Striped Flint Mining Region

GPS coordinates: 50.97278,21.49417

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32