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'Kapnik miners'

A ‘Google Maps’ search for ‘Kapnik’ came up with Kapnik Grub, Maramureș, Romania, and as one meaning of the word ‘Grüb’ in German means ‘mine’ (many European languages have a degree of commonalty), and a further Google search came up with pictures of a mine portal, it is probable that the term ‘Kapnik miners’ refers to underground workers at this location close to Route 184 near the small town of ‘Cavnic’, Romania, in the mining area of Baia Sprie. Principle minerals produced in the area were Gold together with ores of Silver and Lead plus other minerals (presumably including Antimony).

Evidence suggests that mining in the Baia Sprie area dates from as early as the middle ages, however major developments occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries but especially the first decades of the 20th century. The later developments included the building of ore processing facilities in the Maramures area between Baia Mare and Cavnic.

Therefore although mining remains originate from many centuries ago the age of most remaining surface structures is between 40 and 60 years.

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