⛏ Mons Smaragdus

Egypt · Africa · 24.77°N, 34.72°E

Mons Smaragdus, also known as the Sikait Mines and the Cleopatra Mines, in Wadi El Gemal National Park, Egypt, some fifteen miles from the coast of the Red Sea, is the site of emerald mining communities dating back to ancient Egypt.

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Quick facts

Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	24.77°N, 34.72°E · view on map

Mons Smaragdus is located in Egypt, in Africa.

More mines in Egypt

Abu Dabab mine · Abu Tartur mine · Barramiya · Dihmit South · El Maghara mine · Nazlet Khater · Sukari mine.

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