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Abraham Shaft (Himmelfahrt Fundgrube)

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Abraham Shaft (Himmelfahrt Fundgrube)

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Abraham Shaft (Himmelfahrt Fundgrube)

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    February 1, 2021

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    "Silver mining in Freiberg goes back to 1168. [...] The" Sanct Elisabeth "mine was one of the most profitable collieries in Freiberg in the 16th century. It produced 3.7 tons …
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    The Abraham shaft was the main shaft of the Assumption mine until the middle of the 19th century.
    In 1828 a previously unknown ore was found at a depth of about 250m, which was called Neue Hope Flacher. The corridors there led to such rich ore that the Assumption Treasure trove was soon one of the richest mines in the district and a decisive economic upswing of the Ascension Treasury mine took place.
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    The Abraham shaft was the original main shaft of the Ascension mine in Freiberg. After important ore finds in 1828, all the main day buildings of the shaft were modernized …
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    Location: Freiberg, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

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