The world’s largest turquoise mining center is located in Iran, specifically in Nishapur (Neyshabur), Khorasan Razavi Province, in the northeastern part of the country. Some interesting facts: • The Nishapur mine has been exploited for more than 2,000 years and is known for producing turquoise with a bright sky-blue color and very high quality. • Turquoise from this region is often called “Persian Turquoise” and is considered the highest standard of quality in the world. • Its pure blue color, w

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