Kargaly, Copper mine in Orenburg Oblast, Russia
The Kargaly mine district spans 500 square kilometers across the southern Urals, containing numerous copper deposits within sandstone and slate formations.
Archaeological investigations have identified over twenty Bronze Age settlements and three burial grounds dating back to the second millennium BCE.
The mining operations at Kargaly influenced regional development, establishing trade networks that distributed copper across Eastern Europe during ancient times.
Modern visitors can access the mining site through road networks in Orenburg Oblast, where they can examine historical mining shafts and galleries.
The mine produced approximately one quarter of the Russian Empire's copper supply by the mid-18th century, with deposits reaching depths of 90 meters.
Location: Orenburg Oblast
GPS coordinates: 52.25000,54.81667
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45
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