Theux, Belgium/theux100

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The Theux region of Belgium furnished the richest thallium-containing ores which were processed in Lille, and from which Lamy produced his metallic thallium {LINK: Lille808}. Franchimont Castle is a well-known landmark in Theux, located 1 km southeast of the town center. The castle dates from the 11th century. The view is southwest. The hills in the background are typical terrain for this region. Courtesy, David Edgar, under GNU License.