⛏ Siderokausia

Greece · Europe · 40.52°N, 23.78°E

Siderokausia, was a silver and gold mine active in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, located in the northeastern Chalkidiki peninsula in northern Greece. The settlements of the region are known to this day as Mademochoria. In the Ottoman period, a coin mint was attached to the mine.

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Quick facts

Country	Greece
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	40.52°N, 23.78°E · view on map

Siderokausia is located in Greece, in Europe.

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