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Unregulated placer gold mining raises concerns in GB

A recently sealed placer gold extraction site in Hunza. —Photo by Gilgit-Baltistan Environmental Protection Agency • Authorities warn of risks to Diamer-Bhasha Dam, roads, bridges and settlements • Untreated wash water, debris and oil from machinery areas of concern GILGIT: Increasing placer gold mining activities in streams and rivers…

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612 B.C.-Fall of Nineveh to the Babylonians and the forces of Medes, leads to the sack of one of the greatest cities in the world, the destruction of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, and the death of King…

  • Nineveh fell to Babylonians and Medes in 612 B.C., ending Neo-Assyrian Empire.
  • Muslims observe Laylat al-Qadr in 610, believing Quran revealed to Muhammad.
  • John Cabot's 1497 voyage opens trade routes, discovers Americas.
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