Neolithic Mines of Spiennes Flint

These mines were built in the larges and oldest mining centre in Europe. It is known for the diversity of technological solutions that were implemented in order to achieve the extraction of materials, in addition to having direct ties to modern settlements. The site occupies an area of ​​over 100 hectares and is considered one of the main prehistoric sites in Europe, one can observe traces of human settlements dating back to the prehistoric, more or less 4,500 years ago. Flint mines are being discovered by archaeologists, and anyone who wants to visit can. Such is the importance of these mines, which are regarded as world heritage by UNESCO.