Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c28.s8.t3.7
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c28.s8.t3.7
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A brick-built smelting furnace has been found near Temple 13 of Nālandā; it is made of four chambers in one square divided by short walls, each of the chambers provided with two flues for fire to burn and air to pass. The find of burnt metal pieces, slag of metal and similar objects within it shows that it was used for casting metal. (Ghosh, 1989: Vol. II pp. 305-06)