Here are two amazing ancient “industrial” sites that make a return visit to both these countries worthwhile. The first is the great salt flats in northwest Argentina at Salinias Grandes. These are still actively used for harvesting salt. The second is Las Médulas, an ancient gold mine that was the largest open pit gold mine of the Roman Empire starting after its conquest in 25 BC. (Salta, Argentina 2025, Leon, Spain, 2022)

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2 responses to “Spain v. Argentina (Part II)”

  1. Richard Locke Avatar
    Richard Locke

    Looks like the forest has reclaimed the mine?

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    1. Julio Rivera Avatar

      Yes, a long time past.

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