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Lost Treasures of Rome: Lead Ingots Unearthed in Cordoba’s Ancient Mines


Three lead ingots unearthed at Los Escoriales de Doña Rama (Belmez), dating back to the Roman period, highlight the significance of lead production and export in northern Cordoba. Measuring approximately 45 centimeters in length and weighing between 24 and 32 kilograms, these triangular-shaped ingo

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