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Abstract

In the bachelor thesis I summarize and describe historical underground works from the beginning of the development of human civilization till the end of the 19th century. The thesis is divided into four chapters. The first chapter is an introduction, that is my work in a nutshell. The second chapter divides the underground structures according to their purpose. It explains why people built the underground constructions and how they used them. The third chapter describes the tools and methods used for the measurement, excavation and mining of underground structures. Provides equipment, drainage and ventilation. At the end of my work in the fourth chapter, I present and describe interesting works from both the Czech Republic and abroad. Their history, purpose and method of construction.