Kuki Mine

…The Dewa River basin has been open since ancient times, and many ruins, such as the remains of Sue ware kilns and ancient tombs, have been excavated, making it known as a town of ruins. Mining development began early on, with the Kuki mine producing lead and copper. There are also many remains of tatara ironworks, and the steel produced in this area was known as Dewa steel. …

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…出羽川の埋積盆地は古くから開け，須恵器窯跡や古墳など数多くの遺跡が発掘され，遺跡の町といわれている。鉱山開発も早くから行われ，久喜鉱山では鉛や銅を産出していた。たたら製鉄の跡も多く，この地域で生産される玉鋼（たまはがね）は出羽鋼として知られた。…

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