The Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun is one of the most enduring and complete monuments of the world's industrial heritage. Mining for copper had been a local business since the mid-1200s, and lasted until the 20th century.The core area is the historic mine at Falun with associated facilities above and below ground. The other areas contain many furnace sites, waterways, ponds, canals, and ancient mining settlements and the town of Falun with its 1646 gridiron street plan and w