Jebel Maghara

Egypt / al-Bahhr-al-Ahhmar / Ras Gharib /
 quarry, archeological site
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turqoise mines since pre historic times, but mainly in old and middle kingdom. Due to exploitation in modern times with dynamite, many of the historic mines were destroyed
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Coordinates:   28°52'54"N   33°25'51"E
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