King Solomon's Copper Mine Discovered

  • 16 years ago
A copper mine found in the Middle East could be the site of the mythical King Solomon's mines, scientists believe.

The excavation at Khirbat en-Nahas where scientists believe they may have uncovered King Solomon's Mine
The excavation at Khirbat en-Nahas where scientists believe they may have uncovered King Solomon's Mine

The archeologists have excavated an ancient copper production centre during a dig in southern Jordan and after carbon dating found that it matches the time when the legendary King Solomon is said to have run a vast empire in the Middle East.