Důl Jeroným, National cultural monument and mine in Čistá u Rovné, Czech Republic.
Důl Jeroným is a former mining operation in Čistá u Rovné containing underground chambers with walls marked by historical extraction activities over centuries. The rooms display discoloration and surface marks that reflect the techniques used in mineral recovery.
The mining operation originated in the 16th century with fire-setting techniques leaving soot deposits on chamber walls and ceilings. This burning method was essential to the mineral extraction process of that period.
The site reveals how miners of centuries past worked through visible traces left by hand tools and extraction methods etched into stone. These marks show the practical knowledge and physical labor that defined mining as a central occupation in the region.
The site is open to visitors from May through October with guided tours available during the summer months. Winter closure means that visiting should be planned for the warmer season.
Grooves and scratches etched into the chamber walls mark the exact spots where miners placed their hand tools. Such direct evidence of working positions is uncommon and offers a rare glimpse into the practical movements of past workers.
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