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Kimberley

Kimberley is famous for its big hole, dug to mine diamonds from the rock deep below the surface.

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The De Beers hole is the largest man-made excavation in the world and more than 2,700 kilos of diamonds were found there.

 

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The old Kimberley stands on the edge of the hole and is interesting to walk around.

 

 

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Aled Powell
23 February 2006
Photos: 28 December 2005


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