Tamines
Tamines is a village and a district within the municipality of Sambreville in the Walloon Brabant province of Belgium. Historically, it was a significant industrial center, particularly known for its chemical industries. The village is situated along the Sambre River, a tributary of the Meuse.
The origins of Tamines can be traced back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlement in
A notable event in the history of Tamines occurred during World War I. In August 1914, German
In 1977, as part of a municipal
reorganization in Belgium, Tamines merged with several other communes to form the new municipality of Sambreville.