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Luigi D'Imperio
October 13, 2025
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During the first half of the 20th century, the village of Malacalzetta was an active mining center, with over two hundred miners, homes, offices, an infirmary, and a small washery. The origins of the Malacalzetta mine, located at the foot of the Marganai massif, date back to the Middle Ages, but modern mining began in the 19th century, with lead and zinc production continuing until 1986. Today, the site is immersed in the silence of the forest and preserves clearly visible remains: the large rooms where the workers lived, the lime kilns, and the washery arches in the Baueddu area.
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Elevation 560 m