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Where were the ancient silver-lead mines at Laurium located?
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The ancient silver-lead mines of Laurium were located in the region of Attica, Greece, situated on the Aegean Sea.1
The most significant archaeological remains of these ancient shafts and tunnels are found in the Verzeko Valley, which lies just west of the modern town of Laurium and extends south from the village of Áyios Konstandínos.1