Kimberley Diamond Mine Hole in Kimberley, South Africa – March 2012 iPhone
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Kimberley Diamond Mine Hole in Kimberley, South Africa – March 2012 iPhone
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Interesting and good iPhoto. Wondered and searched. Didnôt know Big Hole, Open Mine or Kimberley Mine (Afrikaans: Groot Gat) is an open-pit and underground diamond mine in Kimberley, South Africa,claimed to be largest hole excavated by hand; in 40 yrs. up to 50,000 miners dug hole with picks and shovels, yielding 6,000 lbs of diamonds. Thanks E.
Glad you liked it. I took the photo from atop a platform at the new mine museum during a guided tour of the mine. Thanks for your comment! E