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Caucase, Irak, Iran, Afghanistan

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Creator: Girard et Barrere
Date: 1954
Description: Principal deposits of ultramarine were found primarily in the East, particularly in Afghanistan. What semi-precious stone is ground up to create this rich blue pigment? The map can be found here.
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