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Oldest Known Evidence of Lead Pollution Found in Ancient Greece
New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...
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Humans have polluted the sea with lead for far longer than we realised, study shows
These are likely linked to the expansion of the Roman Empire into Ancient Greece at that time, scientists say. “The onset of ubiquitous lead pollution in both terrestrial and marine environments ...
Ancient Greece and Rome’s Toxic Footprint Found in the Aegean
Ancient lead pollution in the Aegean Sea may have started 5,200 years ago — 1,200 years earlier than previously thought.
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Lead contamination in ancient Greece points to societal change
even reflecting historical events such as the conquest of Greece by the Romans. The Aegean region gave rise to some of the earliest cultures of ancient Europe. The research team investigated when ...