Las Médulas in Ponferrada
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Las Médulas Roman Mines
Las Médulas Roman Mines is a historical site located in the town of Ponferrada, Spain, that was once a major gold-mining area during the Roman Empire. The site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and is now a popular tourist destination. The Romans developed a highly innovative technique for extracting gold from the rocks using hydraulic mining, which involved the use of water to erode the mountainside and extract the gold. The result is a breathtaking landscape of red and orange cliffs that rise dramatically from the surrounding forests. Visitors to Las Médulas Roman Mines can take guided tours of the site, explore the old mining tunnels, and learn about the history of gold mining in the region.
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