Archaeologists have uncovered an extensive Bronze Age workshop complex in Cyprus, offering unprecedented insight into the island’s early industrial capabilities. This rare discovery, characterized by well-preserved furnaces and a variety of metalworking tools, points to a highly organized production site that likely played a pivotal role in regional trade networks. The workshop contained remnants of copper smelting, casting, and metal refinement processes, shedding new light on the sophistication of ancient Cypriot metallurgy.

Key features of the site include:

  • Multiple smelting furnaces with evidence of high-temperature operations
  • Stone molds for crafting intricate metal objects
  • Storage areas for raw materials and finished products

Analysis of the artifacts and slag samples suggests the workshop was operational for several centuries, pointing to a…