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BIG HOLE COMPLEX

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West Circular Road, Tucker St, Kimberley, South Africa
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2024
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This waterlogged plain is the main attraction of the Kimberley region, and a great place for birdwatching.

The main attraction of the area, right on the edge of the largest hole ever dug by man. The 17 hectare mine was abandoned in 1914, after it had produced 145,045,66 carats, or 2,722 kg of pure diamonds. Walk up to the platform suspended above the "Big Hole": absolutely breathtaking. The sight of birds circling in this waterlogged wound is almost eerie. The museum presents a reconstruction of the Kimberley of the great era. You can walk through the old streets under the gaze of wax models in period costumes.

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Visited in february 2017
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le Big Hole est très impressionnant et mérite d'être vu, le musée avec visite guidée permet d'apprendre des choses sur les diamants, la géologie, comment ils ont creusé le trou, il y a également un film sur l'histoire de la ruée vers les diamants, sympa mais un peu court et angle de narration parfois étonnant
la ville reconstituée donne l'impression d'un véritable retour en arrière meme si c'est tres calme.
Si vous passez par Kimberley c'est la chose a faire.
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