Spain, Castilla-Leon: Landscape of former roman gold mines Las Medulas

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The unique landscape of Las Medulas was formed by human being. The mountains were explored by the romans in the 1st and 2nd century as gold mines. Nowadays it is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight with walking ways and visits of the former underground galleries, tunnels and caves.

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Location: Las Médulas, Castilla-Leon, Spain
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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