I have had this message about ancient lead which I thought I should pass on
Peter Hutchison
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From: "Susan Mossman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Peter Hutchison" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 3:07 PM
Subject: Biblical use of metals
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> Peter -
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> picked your query about lead off the archmetals notice board ( I seem to
> have been wiped from the regular updates)
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> The Mycenaeans used lead in considerable quantities, increasing as the
> Bronze Age progressed. Concentrations are found particularly in the
> Peoponnese and Attica.
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> Sue
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