In the 16th century, smiths held a special status. They worked as indipendent craftsmen and were responsible for producing and maintaining all essential iron tools. From heating the iron in the forge to shaping hammers, picks and wedges — without their skills, ore extraction would have been impossible. In this video, you can see how a mine forge operated and the vital contribution it made to mining.
The project „Telfes Miners’ World: tourism revitalisation, (digital) communication and cultural interpretation” was funded under LEADER 2023–2027 – LEADER Wipptal – National CAP Strategic Plan – Autonomous Province of Bozen.
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