Haifa Tin Ingots
Although found in Israel, the tin in these ingots is probably of Cornish origin. After being mined, it was transported all the way to Cyprus, where it was categorized and shipped off to the Levant.
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The Adventures of Tin
story by Hubert Mooiman, Cid Swanenvleugel, Sol Titarsolej.Essential to the production of bronze, tin was transported over enormous distances in Bronze Age Europe. The growing demand in mineral resources led to the establishment of trade networks ranging from the British Isles to the Middle East and beyond. These tin ingots show us three steps in their journey from Cornwall to Israel, beautifully illustrating the complex story of commerce in the Late Bronze Age.