Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes (Mons)

Created 10-Oct-13

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The Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes are Europe's largest and earliest neolithic mines, located close to Walloon village ofSpiennes, southeast of Mons, Belgium. The mines were active during the mid and late Neolithic (4300-2200 BC). The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 2000.

This site is closed for a long time. Is it not signposted at all which makes it hard to find. A visitor building is being build on site. The photos show only the building site!

Categories & Keywords

Category:Travel and Places

Subcategory:Europe

Subcategory Detail:Belgium

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