The Khewra Salt Mine (or Mayo
Salt Mine) is located in Khewra, in Jehlum district, Punjab, Pakistan.
It is Pakistan's largest and oldest salt mine and the world's second largest.
Its history dates back to its discovery by Alexander's troops in 320 BC, but it
started trading in the Mughal era. Further work was carried out during the
British Rule and after partition of India and Pakistan, the government took
over it’s possession under mines division. It is a geological wonder and a must
visit, if you like to visit unique places. I haven’t visited it yet, but hope
to set my foot on it someday.
Further details about
the Khewra Salt Mine can be found at Wikipedia.
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