Visit : World Heritage (Unesco)

Neolithic flint mines in Spiennes

Address:
Rue du Point du Jour
7032 SPIENNES (MONS)
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The neolithic splint mines in Spiennent are part of the UNESCO heritage

They extend over 100 acres and are one of the largest and most ancient mines in Europe.

A new visitor's centre will be opening in 2013

This new building, designed to set new light on the Neolithic mines, will also be offering permanent exhibits and educational walks.

You will also be able to go as far as 8 metres deep and take a peek at what it was like underground, although the mines are not open to the public any longer.

Spiennes is a well-known prehistoric site in Europe. There is evidence of human presence since Palaeolithic times.

During the Neolithic, between 4200 and 2500 B.C., a large number of flint mines were dug and can now be seen thanks to the nifty work of archaeologists.