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Bactria also known for its deposits of Lapiz Lazuli (''provide source''). | Bactria also known for its deposits of Lapiz Lazuli (''provide source''). | ||
Additionally, there are untapped natural resources. It is estimated that there are [https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1214/PDF/11.0-dimension-stone-FINAL.pdf 60 deposits of dimension stone] in modern-day Afghanistan. Limestone deposits are close to the capital city of Balkh, and marble is available around modern-day Kabul (which would likely be too cost prohibitive to transport). | Additionally, there are untapped natural resources. It is estimated that there are [https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1214/PDF/11.0-dimension-stone-FINAL.pdf 60 deposits of dimension stone] in modern-day Afghanistan. Limestone and travertine deposits are close to the capital city of Balkh, and marble is available around modern-day Kabul (which would likely be too cost prohibitive to transport). | ||
==Military == | ==Military == | ||