Abstract
Although firesetting is well recognized as one of the most ancient mining techniques for breaking up rocks, surprisingly little is known about the way in which it was practised. This article reviews not only the archaeological and historical evidence, but also the results of recent experimental studies relating the quantity of fuel burned to the rock disintegrated.
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