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Copper from the Mitterberg in the Salzburg Alps; tin and gold from Cornwall, the gold from the Carnon River.

Copper from the Mitterberg in the Salzburg Alps; tin and gold from Cornwall, the gold from the Carnon River.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests supported it: three pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Trace elements and lead isotopes match Mitterberg ores; tin isotopes match Cornish tin; gold trace elements match Carnon gold.

What would rule it out

  • A better isotopic and trace-element match to another district.

Evidence 3 for · none against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Copper from the Mitterberg in the Salzburg Alps; tin and gold from Cornwall, the gold from the Carnon River. [Answer ANS0D2SBFPC2JHD]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D2SBFPC2JHD
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