mine in Falun, Sweden, that operated for a millennium from the 10th century to 1992. It produced as much as two-thirds of Europe's copper needs[1] and helped fund many of Sweden's wars in the 17th century.
synonym: Falu Gruva (Swedish name)
note: Technological developments at the mine had a profound influence on mining globally for two centuries. The mine is now a museum and in 2001 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.