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deserves special attention, because even today it is practiced as a sport with several different championships. A section of the museum is devoted to the Roman system of mineral extraction. Following a multimedia presentation, visitors leave the field and head toward the central hall of the museum,
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where the explanation of Roman mining systems is amplified through replicas of their tools used for the extraction of gold. This portion of the museum shows the process of separating gold, accessories, and trophies.
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The museum is located on La Casona Capalleja in Navelgas, a town where gold has been mined since
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to the present. One exhibit showcases the various gold rushes that occurred in
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Next, visitors review the importance of gold in the history of mankind. The
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A visit to the museum begins with an explanation of the
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Asturias Gold Museum is located in Spain
Navelgas
Tineo
Asturias
Spain
Coordinates
43°24′N 6°32′W / 43.40°N 6.54°W / 43.40; -6.54
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