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Miners' language treasure trove | Lecture on the exhibition "Silberglanz & Kumpeltod"

The word of the miner and smelter as a guardian of German language development - accompanying programme to the special exhibition "Silberglanz & Kumpeltod" at the smac - State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz
[Translate to Englisch:] Katja Lippmann-Wagner

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smac - State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz
Stefan-Heym-Platz 1 09111 Chemnitz
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entrance 3 Euro

Speaker Heino Neuber, Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations e.V.

This lecture explores the oldest and most diverse technical language in the German vernacular. The first beginnings date back to the 9th century - but how did it develop further? How rich is the yield of typical mining and metallurgical terms? And is all that glitters German? The study of the German mining language is still in its infancy. So let's dig, mine and make a handsome profit.

DATE
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 6 pm

ADMISSION
3 € | advance booking at the museum box office
Admission is free for members of the Friends of smac e.V.

NOTE
There is a hearing loop in the lecture theatre.

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smac - State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz

Program field

Treasures & Tragedies

The exhibition at the smac - State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz brings to light what has been going on underground for thousands of years. It reveals the dark secrets of the miners from the Bronze Age to the 21st century. The exhibition is part of the main programme for the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025

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European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.