Puzzle from 13 August 2026

Ural Mountains

Ural Mountains
THE ANSWER

"Ural Mountains, Russia (ASTER)" — Photo by NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain

The ancient divide between continents.

These mountains are among the oldest in the world. They act as a silent boundary between two vast regions.

Explanation

Did you know?

They are rich in minerals and were once the primary source of platinum in the world.

The 5 Clues
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I am a geological scar left by a continental collision long ago.

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I harbour more precious stones than most could ever dream of.

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I divide a massive country, crossing 9 of its regions.

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My highest peak is at 1895 meters.

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I run north to south, separating Europe from Asia.

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