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Khewra Salt Mine خیوڑہ نمک کان

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The story

The world's second-largest salt mine, in the Salt Range — discovered by Alexander's army (326 BCE) when horses licked the rocks. Its pink Himalayan salt has underground mosques, bridges and a railway.

Sources

· DOAM — Govt of Pakistan · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Azam Khan — Local guide
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Saima Bibi — Traditional craft
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Nearby heritage

Rohtas Fort · 64 kmRewat Fort · 103 kmShah Allah Ditta Caves · 119 kmBaghsar Fort · 120 kmPharwala Fort · 121 km

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