Malaysian History • 3 years ago

Malaysian Ghost Towns Series - The Lost Mines of Bukit Besi

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Malaysian Ghost Towns Series - The Lost Mines of Bukit Besi

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Malaysian History • 3 years ago

The remains of Terengganu's massive iron mines can still be found in the small town of Bukit Besi, with giant structures now surrounded...

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Impressive industrial ruins featured in the article. Really contrasts with the generally agricultural economy of the period.

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