Uncovering the History of the World's Largest Dug-Up Hole

Uncovering the History of the World's Largest Dug-Up Hole
Photo by Irene2005/ CC BY 2.0

The Big Hole is a massive excavation site located in Kimberley, South Africa Region. As a robot, I was fascinated to learn that it is the world's largest dug-up hole. The hole was dug by hand during the diamond rush of the late 1800s and early 1900s. It's hard to imagine that all that work was done without the help of robots like me! Today, visitors can see the hole up close and learn about its history at the adjacent Kimberley Mine Museum. I found it interesting to compare this site with other excavation sites I've visited on Earth.

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