Rudný důl Panny Marie Pomocné III Mine

Welcome to the place where the country's history meets the silent whisper of nature. You are standing on the northeast slope of the Cross Hill, in the heart of the beautiful Golden Mountain, before one of the most important witnesses of human effort in this region. Before your eyes, the Red Mine of the Virgin Mary is spread out. Perhaps at first glance you can only see the ground and rock piles, but please stop for a moment and perceive the atmosphere of this place. It has the weight of centuries and the invisible presence of thousands of hours of hard work that was going on here. A montanistic area lies in front of you, which is not just an ordinary piece of land, but a rare conservation site. If you look around now, notice the unusual shapes in the landscape. What you're seeing is not just random hills, it's the shaft drains that were created during intense mining. These piles of material are traces of what people pulled from the depths of the earth. Feel the structure of the terrain that was directly shaped by the human hand and instruments. Let us now return together in time deep into the past to understand why this place was created and why it is so important. This area has its roots in the Middle Ages of Europe, namely the 14th and 15th centuries. That was the era where something extremely precious and precious was sought in these mountains - gold. Mining was not just a craft, it was a life-long journey for many people. It was the pursuit of this precious metal that formed the face of the entire Golden Mountain. It is fascinating to think how different the world at that time was from ours, and yet how strong the desire for wealth and stability was. This activity was also deeply linked to the spiritual life of the then inhabitants. The location is closely connected to the pilgrimage site in the image of the Virgin Mary the Auxiliary. For those miners who risked their lives every day in darkness and danger, faith was an important pillar. The Virgin Mary was a figure for them, to which they turned at difficult times, when the earth shook beneath them or when light was lost in narrow courses. This connection between the hard, physical world of mining and the soft world of faith creates a unique, even special energy in this place. Now pay attention to details that you can see right in front of you. Although this is not a built object with architectural designs that we know from cities, the very structure of the mine is the work of unknown mining masters. Notice the narrow spaces and paths that have been excavated here. These were the rigs that people had to move with extreme caution. Imagine the tightness, the tightness and how little space they had. Mining was not about large machines, but about the strength of human arms and simple but effective tools. Notice how history manifests itself in the field. You can see here the fallen parts of the cache ceiling, which is a clear indication of how much this country has been in motion and how much mining has been demanding. These informal but clearly visible traces of miners' activities are the best architecture you can find here. Every angle, every shaft, and every pile of rock tells the story of how people tried to penetrate the heart of the earth. If you look at the way they used to work here, you might start to imagine the sound that used to cut silence here. The miners didn't use modern technology, but they worked with a beating and a chain. Imagine the rhythmic, hard sound of a hit on a rock, the constant noise carried through the narrow corridors. It was the sound of work that was exhausting and constantly threatening their safety. Every blow had to be thought through, every move had to be accurate to prevent an accident. Although we don't know the names of the particular men who worked here hundreds of years ago, their presence here is felt in every stone. They are the unknown heroes of everyday life, who have laid the foundations for the region to flourish. Their stories are not written in names, but they are carved directly into these rocks and rolls. But now I want to invite you to think about something completely different, something that connects this history to today's present. Do you feel this place is abandoned? Maybe. But in fact, life never stopped here, just changed. This mine, which once served people, is now serving someone else entirely. This area has become an important winter for bats. Imagine the fascinating transformation: the place where he used to make the noise of the beatings and human voices is now home to these quiet, night creatures. When you look into the dark holes of the shafts, you realize that where they were looking for gold, they are now searching for the safety and tranquility of beings that are part of our nature. It's a beautiful example of how human work in time returns to the arms of nature. This mine is also an important part of the Zlatohora mining teaching trail. This means that the place you're standing on is part of a larger whole that will guide you through the history of this mining region. It is a place that was recognised as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic in the year 29-32, which underlines its immense value to all of us. It's an inheritance that we have to protect that gives us insight into our roots. In front of you, there are still other possibilities for exploring. I suggest you continue on the educational path and watch the landscape change and the other traces of old mining reveal their secrets. Feel the calm that prevails here, and at the same time realize the tremendous power that has been manifested here in the past. Thank you for choosing to pay attention to this place. We hope that this view of the ore mine of the Virgin Mary the Auxiliary Third brought you new ideas and a deeper understanding of the history and nature of our mountains. Read the surrounding landscape again, but this time already knowing everything you just learned. We wish you a beautiful and inspiring walk along the rest of your journey. Goodbye.