How did early humans get copper?
Copper ores were mined and smelted before being cast into tools, weapons and ornaments. The ores were mined using a technique known as fire setting. Fire setting involved setting a fire against the rock face and then throwing water on the heated surface.
Copper ores were mined and smelted before being cast into tools, weapons and ornaments. The ores were mined using a technique known as fire setting. Fire setting involved setting a fire against the rock face and then throwing water on the heated surface.
