Ancient Gold-Mercury Mining in the Takht-e Soleyman Area, Northwest Iran

A comprehensive survey of the Takht-e Soleyman area in northwest Iran reveals extensive evidence of ancient gold and mercury mining, including previously undocumented archaeological sites. The study, covering 5000 km², combines geological analysis with detailed documentation of mining relics, highlighting the region's historical significance as a center for metal extraction. Key findings include traces of ore processing techniques and new archaeological discoveries that shed light on ancient metallurgical practices in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Momenzadeh, M., Nezafati, N., Rahim Sarraf, M., & Shabani, K. (2017). Ancient Gold-Mercury Mining in the Takht-e Soleyman Area, Northwest Iran. Metalla, 22(2), 147–168. https://doi.org/10.46586/metalla.v22.2016.i2.147-168