Historical Outline of Iron Mining and Production in the Area of Present-Day Poland

The article presents the history of iron ore mining and production in present-day Poland takes into account techniques influence on development surrounding areas. Examples are presented for most important centers established since period so-called Roman influences—Lower Silesia region Tarchalice Świętokrzyskie area Góry (Świętokrzyskie Mountains). oldest traces underground date back to 7th–5th century B.C., dates from 1st B.C. Częstochowa where economically significant exploitation started 14th lasted until 20th century. Studies showed that today’s was associated with events country’s history, example, expansion a network fortified castles or industrial revolution. In each case, increase resulted growth