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Old 3rd March 2019, 10:07 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
Yes David, I agree, Mr. Drescher did carry out some very interesting research and did demonstrate that deposits of iron to be found in Jawa were capable of being smelted and turned into usable iron.

However, I do not know of any archeological evidence that has yet been produced that iron was smelted in Jawa in olden times.
Yes Alan, this was my understanding as well. Still felt that the research was pertinent to our studies and wanted to post it here for easy referencing.
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