In the heart of the Pyrenees, archaeologists have stumbled upon an object that has left them excited but wary. In a cave high up in the mountains, there were unusual mineral pieces of a green color found among other signs of fire usage and human presence. It seems that evidence suggests early processing of copper that could have happened around 4,000 years ago. Researchers reportedly believe the discovery may reshape current understanding of how prehistoric mountain communities experimented with metallurgy and mineral extraction techniques. While the findings are still being analysed, they already give us a clue to a prehistoric civilization far more developed than we could have ever thought. According to experts, the cave could have been visited many times by ancient communities who used it for specific purposes involving fire and minerals.
