"This article is excerpted by the story written by Ted Themelis, an expert on Myanmar (Burmese) gem deposits, and it was published in the Gemkey Magazine (Dec. 1998-Jan.1999 issue). It was updated in October 2001 incorporating all the latest news and observations gathered during Ted?s latest visit to Mogok in September 2001. This article represents the most updated and authoritative account on Mogok available anywhere..."