How much is it to go to the Big Hole in Kimberley?
around 140 zar per person
Entrance cost around 140 zar per person for the tour. The story of the big hole is essentially the story of Kimberley and capitalism. The big hole is the biggest man made hole made, ever. Purely for the extraction of diamonds, this period of time was called the Diamond Rush.
What is the Big Hole known for?
diamond mine
The Big Hole, previously known as Kimberley Mine, is a former diamond mine located in Kimberley (then known as ‘New Rush’) in the Northern Cape. It is famous for being the largest hole excavated by hand in the world, and for its role in the diamond rush during the 1870s where almost 3 tons of diamonds were excavated.
Which province is the Big Hole in South Africa?
Northern Cape
Big Hole
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kimberley |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 28°44′20″S 24°45′32″E |
What is inside the Big Hole?
Eventually, the miners removed about 20 million tons of soil and rock from the area. They uncovered about 6,000 pounds (2,700 kilograms) of diamonds. Today the Big Hole has a circumference of about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers).
big hole
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