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Ancient Greek Lead Pollution: 5,200-Year-Old Evidence and Roman Intensification
Research in Greece reveals the oldest known evidence of lead pollution, dating back 5,200 years, caused by smelting silver ore; this pollution intensified significantly after the Roman conquest due to increased silver coin production and Roman use of lead.
Ancient Greek Lead Pollution: 5,200-Year-Old Evidence and Roman Intensification
Research in Greece reveals the oldest known evidence of lead pollution, dating back 5,200 years, caused by smelting silver ore; this pollution intensified significantly after the Roman conquest due to increased silver coin production and Roman use of lead.
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