La Presta Asfalt mine | museum, mining

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In the year 1711 asphalt deposits were discovered at La Presta in Val-de-Travers - until 1812 the asphalt found there was used only sparingly and mainly in the medical field. Industrial scale mining of asphalt began in 1873 and continued until 1986. Tunnels extending for 100 kilometers on several levels, were hewn into the rock for mining purpose. One kilometer of the underground mines is open to the public for guided tours.
More information:

www.myswitzerland.com/en/travers-asphalt-mines.html
www.gout-region.ch/fr/mines_asphalte.html
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Coordinates:   46°55'51"N   6°39'24"E
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