Study finds over 630,000 ancient charcoal kilns in Poland

Study finds over 630,000 ancient charcoal kilns in Poland

Researchers from the Polish Academy of Sciences have identified more than 630,000 ancient charcoal kilns in Poland, which form the basis on which technology grew, driving everything from toolmaking to early urban centres. The large-scale production of charcoal enabled communities to reach the high temperatures needed for intricate metallurgical operations, leading to economic growth and societal changes in the pre-industrial period. To produce c…