Recent research has recently uncovered several locations where bronze age copper mines have survived the destructive reworking of recent centuries. This book examines in full the distribution of these sites and their geological background. It covers the aspects of early mining technology, daily life and dangers of early miners, recent research on the most important sites, and much more. It also features a useful introduction to a fascinating aspect of bronze age life and numerous illustrations and diagrams which complement the text. This highly informative book will be appreciated by anyone interested in mining, metallurgy, archeology, and early life and times of our fascinating world.