Portugal, Alentejo: Extraction area of the Sao Domingos copper and gold mine in Mina de Sao Domingos

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Sao Domingos Mine was one of the biggest extraction areas for gold, silver and copper in the Iberian Peninsula since roman times. The british company Mason & Barry explored the mine between 1858 to 1966 in an extensive way.

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Location: Mina de Sao Domingos, Mértola, Alentejo, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
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