Sar-i Sang
Sar-i Sang is a settlement in the Kuran Wa Munjan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, famous for its ancient lapis lazuli mines producing some of the world's finest lapis. It is located in the Kokcha valley.Sar-i Sang
- Type: Mine
- Category: industry
- Location: Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Asia
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Latitude
36.2404° or 36° 14′ 25″ northLongitude
70.82611° or 70° 49′ 34″ eastElevation
2,600 metres (8,530 feet)Open location code
8J8G6RRG+5CGeoNames ID
8199085
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