Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwyc5uRxvYEvideoConcepts covered:Lapis Lazuli, Sari-i-Sang, Afghanistan, Mining, Gemstone
The video showcases the challenging journey to reach the largest lapis lazuli mine in Sari-i-Sang, northern Afghanistan, where miners risk their lives in treacherous conditions to extract the highly sought-after gemstone, often smuggled to Pakistan for sale.
Lapis Lazuli mining in Sari-i-Sang in northern Afghanistan
Concepts covered:Lapis Lazuli, Sari-i-Sang, Afghanistan, Mining, Gemstone
The video showcases the challenging journey to reach the largest lapis lazuli mine in Sari-i-Sang, northern Afghanistan, where miners risk their lives in treacherous conditions to extract the highly sought-after gemstone, often smuggled to Pakistan for sale.
Question 1
What method is used to extract lapis in the mines?
Question 2
What type of paths lead to the lapis lazuli mine?
Question 3
When do the mine workers get paid?
Question 4
Are Afghan government officials often at the mine site?
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