Cartagena has a 2000-year mining history, in the region around La Unión the remains from the 19th and 20th centuries can still be seen impressively. For fans of Lost Places and Mad Max / Lord of the Rings (-:

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The region around La Unión and Cartagena has a long history of mining, dating back to Roman times. Cabezo de las Colmenas is one of several mountains formed by the extensive mining operations. There you can find ruins of shafts, pits and dilapidated facilities that are reminders of this period. Mining in La Unión flourished especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when silver, lead, zinc and other metals were mined. The region's economy was heavily influenced by mining, and many people found work here.

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Location: La Unión, Campo De Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

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