Gold scavenger

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At Lahore’s famed Rang Mahal bazaar, scavengers sift through dirt for gold

Known as niyarias, scavengers scour dirt for particles of gold left behind during the jewelry making process
To extract the gold, niyarias pour dirt into a metal tub and mix in acid until precious yellow slivers separate

By Muhammad Akbar Bajwa · 15 June 2022