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Mines are Used for Moroccan TilesOne of the reasons why it is so easy to find Moroccan tile choices in a variety of forms comes from how the materials used for designing and building tiles come from a large variety of mines in the area. The northern part of Africa has been a haven for mining activities in recent years. While you might notice people mining in some desert parts of the United States, these activities are going on at a large scale in the deserts around the northern end of Africa including some spots right outside Morocco. Much of this has come from inland mines that feature granite, limestone and many other minerals. Even precious metals that are used for furniture and lamps can be found in these mines but that’s a topic for another day.
You might particularly be interested in seeing how some underwater mines off of the coast of Morocco have been explored with the intention of finding surfaces that you can get Moroccan tiles from. These include mines that are located primarily in between the southern end of Morocco and the Canary Islands. The discovery of minerals like travertine and limestone in these areas has proven to be valuable. In fact, you might be impressed with how some of these substances are conditioned when underwater to where they can handle moisture without creating any risks on the ways how the tiles are built. This part of using a tile surface proves that you can use this with plenty of coverage on any spot you might have. |
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