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Great Orme Ancient Mines

The ancient copper mines discovered below the Great Orme – a prominent limestone headland on the north coast of Wales – date back over 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Uncovered in 1987, it is thought to be one of the largest known prehistoric mines in the world. It is thought the mines remained in use until they were abandoned around 600 BC. Today, visitors can take a tour of the tunnels and find out more about the history of the Great Orme Mines in the visitors’ centre.