Zvezdel Mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
  Zvezdel mine | |
| Location | Zvezdel |
| Kardzhali Province | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | 41°27′33″N 25°31′3″E / 41.45917°N 25.51750°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold, silver |
Zvezdel Mine was a gold and silver mine in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria, protected by the Asara Fortress, which saw construction between the 9th and 11th centuries.[1] The mine is located approximately a 5.1 km drive south from the village of Zvezdel via Route 59 on to Route 5902.[2]