Khewra
| Khewra | |
|---|---|
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
| Coordinates: | 32.6334816°N 72.9961426°E |
| Altitude: | 277.48 m (910.36 ft) |
| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Khewra |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Transport links | |
Khewra was a village in Jhelum District during the British period. It is the location of Mayo Salt Mines, the world's second largest.
History
According to local tradition, the mines were discovered by Alexander the Great's horse while the army waited to fight Raja Porus.[1] They have been mined ever since.
In 1872, a new method of mining was introduced by Dr. Warth, a mining engineer. This method, known as "Pillar and Chamber" has been used ever since.[2]
External Links
- Khewra Salt Mines Wikipedia (retrieved 30 May 2016)
- Mayo Mine Imperial Gazetteer
