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The Old Copper Culture is believed to have originated from the indigenous peoples of North America who learned to extract and utilize copper from the natural deposits found in the [[Great Lakes|Great Lakes region]]. The development of this culture is closely linked to the availability of copper, which was used to make a wide variety of tools and ornaments. | The Old Copper Culture is believed to have originated from the indigenous peoples of North America who learned to extract and utilize copper from the natural deposits found in the [[Great Lakes|Great Lakes region]]. The development of this culture is closely linked to the availability of copper, which was used to make a wide variety of tools and ornaments. | ||
[[Image:Detail-144969.jpg|thumb|center|A collection of copper artifacts including spearheads, knives, and other tools.]] | [[Image:Detail-144969.jpg|thumb|center|A collection of copper artifacts including spearheads, knives, and other tools.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-144970.jpg|thumb|center|A collection of copper artifacts including spearheads, knives, and other tools.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Copper Artifacts == | == Copper Artifacts == | ||