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Bushiribama Gold Smelting Ruins
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Aruba North Shore - In 1824, gold was discovered on Aruba. The London Mining Company built this building on the north coast in 1890 to smelt the ore and store the gold, incorporating it into the large rock outcropping. It was built like a fort to disguise its contents from passing ships, notably those of pirates. Enjoy!

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