Non-invasive Investigation of Segment C of the Krzemionki Exploitation Field. Initial Research Results

Research at the Krzemionki Prehistoric Striped Flint Mining Region reveals that prehistoric mining activities may have extended across a broader area than previously thought. Geophysical surveys, including magnetic gradiometry and earth resistance measurements, identified potential mining facilities in a 40–60 m wide strip running northwest-southeast. Surface collections confirmed the presence of anthropogenic limestone debris in a slightly wider zone (50–75 m), while flint and erratic stone finds spread even further (70–90 m). The study suggests that flint workshops and settlement facilities likely surrounded the mining field, though further systematic research is needed to confirm this. Combining non-invasive techniques such as geophysical prospection with archival aerial photos and Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) derivatives provided a comprehensive understanding of the archaeological landscape.

Jedynak, A., & Wroniecki, P. (2022). Non-invasive Investigation of Segment C of the Krzemionki Exploitation Field. Initial Research Results. Archaeologia Polona, 60. https://doi.org/10.23858/apa60.2022.3148