Busa del Pomar

46º 7' 6'' N 11º 7' 36'' E

North

Italy

Description

'Busa del Pomar' is an ancient silver mine located in the north of Italy, just north east Trento. It is one of the major mines (locally called canope) that are part of the old Monte Calisio silver-mining complex.

Extracted Materials

The deposit is of sedimentary origin and in particular is part of the last layer of limestone of Bellerophon Formation. The mined ore consisted of galena containing significantly high percentage of silver.

Antropological info

The illnesses  they can suffer are silicosis,pneumonia,cancer,asbestosis,respiratory problems and others. Common pills that minners use are silccosis herbs,hospital treatment,painkillers pills,anti- inflammatory.

Sociologal info

Examples of such conflict are many, and several reasons have been advanced as to the causes for these conflicts and are based on structural controls of different governments.

Archaeological info

The mine has three entrances: the lower entrance and the main entrance are connected and continue with a remarkable development of tunnels which are often unstable and passable with difficulty. The third entrance, unlike the previous ones, does not continue in depth but stops almost immediately.

Sustainable tourism insights

There is no tourism info found.

Environment sustainability

The mine is situated at about 600 m asl and is located about 1 km from the village of Gardolo di Mezzo, near both to Masi Saracini and to Via Claudia Augusta.