History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c12.s1.t4.5
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c12.s1.t4.5
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The actual date when gold mining was started in India is not known. Hutti mine, which is probably one of the most ancient mines in the world dates back to the pre-Ashokan period. As per carbon dating done by Rafter of Australia in the year 1955, the age of the two samples of timber found in the old workings was estimated to be 1900 year old.