<b>Almaden</b>, (Ciudad Real), Castilla

Eastern Mojave Vegetation

Almaden, (Ciudad Real), Castilla–La Mancha, Spain.

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See also: Almaden.

Mining town in Spain. Probably the oldest and most productive mercury mine in the world. Southwest of Madrid and north of Cordoba.

Articles that refer to this location:

Frequently Asked Questions: Almaden; CA111520;
Field Notes: 20010212030; 20010212040; 20010212050; 20010212060; 20010213030;

Literature Referring To This Location:

Caballero, A. 1983. La pintura rupestre esquemática de la vertiente septentrional de Sierra Morena (provincia de Ciudad Real) y su contexto arqueológico. Colección Estudios y Monografías. 9.
Hernández Sobrino, A. 1992. Las Minas de Almadén. Madrid: Mayasa.
Menéndez, A. 1996. Un mundo sin sol. La salud de los trabajadores de las minas de Almadén, (1750-1900). Biblioteca “Chronica Nova”.
VVAA. 1996. Almadén y comarca. La joya de la Corona. 1996. {TAS}

Almaden from the south.	The mine at Almaden from the south.	General view of a small valley south of Almaden.	Remnants of tile in ruined house, Almaden.	View from Hotel Alcor.
Hoist at the Almaden Mine.	View looking northwest from Almaden.

No collections made at this location.

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Date and time this article was prepared:8:01:03 PM, 4/4/2026.