Silver miner

Lecture



In the history of ancient Rome and Greece, there were several unusual professions, most of which can hardly be envied.



Silver miner
  Silver miner


In ancient Rome, silver mined by hand. The boys were lowered into narrow cracks, very deep. Due to the fact that it was hot there and poisonous gases were present, it was possible to live in this mode for no more than 3 months. But the Romans did not care, as the workers were slaves.
created: 2015-03-16
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