| The village and the mine with the same name "Rosia Montana" are located approximately 85 km north of the city of Deva. The mine complex extends over 21.2 square kilometers and is one of the largest gold deposits in Europe. The tunnel system in the underground is several hundred kilometers long and w ... moreThe village and the mine with the same name "Rosia Montana" are located approximately 85 km north of the city of Deva. The mine complex extends over 21.2 square kilometers and is one of the largest gold deposits in Europe. The tunnel system in the underground is several hundred kilometers long and was used until a few years ago. Already in Roman times the tunnels had a length of 145 km. |
| Sulfur is known since ancient times. In the first Book of Moses (Genesis), part of the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses completed, about 440 BC.), There is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, which the Lord destroyed because of the vicious life of its inhabitants by fire and sulfur. This event will be a ... moreSulfur is known since ancient times. In the first Book of Moses (Genesis), part of the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses completed, about 440 BC.), There is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, which the Lord destroyed because of the vicious life of its inhabitants by fire and sulfur. This event will be about 4,500 years have taken place before our era. |
| This portrait explains the background to the most fascinating natural events on Earth, how are volcanoes build and what causes eruptions, lava flows and lahars. A rich picture book with some stunning shots invites you to dive into the fascinating world of magmatic phenomena. (Article in german) ... moreThis portrait explains the background to the most fascinating natural events on Earth, how are volcanoes build and what causes eruptions, lava flows and lahars. A rich picture book with some stunning shots invites you to dive into the fascinating world of magmatic phenomena. (Article in german) |
| Nach neuesten archäologischen Untersuchungen von Schlacken, geht der Bergbau bis auf das 3. und 4. Jahrhundert (n.Chr.) zurück. Es fand ein Abbau im Ausbiß des Alten Lagers statt. Die erste urkundliche Erwähnung im Jahre 968 n.Chr. durch den Mönch Widukind besagt, dass Kaiser Otto der Große im Sachs ... moreNach neuesten archäologischen Untersuchungen von Schlacken, geht der Bergbau bis auf das 3. und 4. Jahrhundert (n.Chr.) zurück. Es fand ein Abbau im Ausbiß des Alten Lagers statt. Die erste urkundliche Erwähnung im Jahre 968 n.Chr. durch den Mönch Widukind besagt, dass Kaiser Otto der Große im Sachsenland "Silberadern" aufgeschlossen hat, um seine Kriege zu finanzieren... Ein Beitrag von Silvio H. |