Evidence of ancient copper mining found in Paphos district

Evidence of late chalcolithic period copper mining was found during an archaeological dig carried out this summer near the Paphos district village of Makounta.

An archaeological team made up of various experts from United States-based universities found evidence of a series of round buildings dating to the chalcolithic period (4,550BC to 3,500 BC), as well as middle bronze age fire installations, and the evidence of copper mining activities.

In addition, a smorgasbord of ground stone tools...