Big Hole
diamond mine in
Kimberley
#1 in Kimberley
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#43 in South Africa
The Big Hole in Kimberley, South Africa, is one of the most famous and historically significant diamond mines in the world. Originally a hill, it became an open-pit mine after thousands of workers dug by hand to extract diamonds, starting in 1871. The mine is approximately 215 meters deep and has a surface area of about 17 hectares (42 acres). It is renowned not only for its size but also for its role in the diamond rush that transformed the region.
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