Statements (98)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Diamonds
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| gptkbp:area |
17 hectares
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| gptkbp:artifacts |
gptkb:sports_equipment
|
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
inspired artists
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
cultural heritage preservation
environmental regulations diamond trade mining companies local governance issues mining technology advancements international diamond market the diamond rush in South Africa South African diamond rush economic development of South Africa labor movements in mining industry social changes in mining communities |
| gptkbp:closing_date |
gptkb:1914
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| gptkbp:closure_type |
depletion of resources
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| gptkbp:community_events |
hosts community events
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
influenced local culture
migration to Kimberley |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
involved in local community projects
|
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
annual diamond festival
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of cultural heritage of South Africa
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired local folklore
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of wealth
part of South African heritage |
| gptkbp:current_status |
museum and tourist site
|
| gptkbp:depth |
about 240 meters
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
open-pit mining
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| gptkbp:diamonds_discovered |
many famous diamonds
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| gptkbp:diamonds_found |
blue diamonds
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| gptkbp:diamonds_marketed_by |
gptkb:De_Beers
|
| gptkbp:diamonds_produced |
over 3 tons
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:1871
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| gptkbp:discovery |
open-pit mining
hand mining largest diamond ever found in South Africa |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
significant economic impact on region
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
available for visitors
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
land degradation
significant land alteration |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
displays mining history
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
diamond mining history
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| gptkbp:extraction_period |
1871 to 1914
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:The_Big_Hole
large diamond production largest hand-dug hole |
| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Cecil_Rhodes
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| gptkbp:film_appearance |
featured in documentaries
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
yes
|
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
kimberlite pipe
Kimberlite pipe |
| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
has visitor center
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
discovery of diamonds
discovery of the first diamond |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Victorian_era
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the largest hand-dug excavations in the world
|
| gptkbp:historical_site |
yes
|
| gptkbp:historical_tours |
offers historical tours.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kimberley Mine complex
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
railways and roads
|
| gptkbp:international_recognition |
recognized internationally
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:The_Big_Hole
Big Hole |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:historical_landmark
yes |
| gptkbp:local_attractions |
nearby attractions include museums
|
| gptkbp:local_economy |
boosted local economy during operation
boosted economy of Kimberley |
| gptkbp:local_government |
supported by local government
|
| gptkbp:local_legends |
many legends associated
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kimberley,_South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:mining_locations |
gptkb:De_Beers_Consolidated_Mines
important part of mining history |
| gptkbp:mining_techniques_used |
hand mining
|
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
diamonds
|
| gptkbp:notable_diamonds_found |
gptkb:Cullinan_Diamond
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Cecil_Rhodes
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
other diamond mines in South Africa
|
| gptkbp:notable_visitor |
gptkb:historical_figures
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| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:De_Beers
|
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
ongoing preservation efforts
part of historical preservation efforts |
| gptkbp:produced |
over 14 million carats of diamonds
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
South African history
|
| gptkbp:research |
site for geological studies
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
discovery of diamonds
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Kimberley city
|
| gptkbp:tour |
offers educational tours
|
| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
attracts thousands of visitors annually
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:type |
open-pit mine
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
thousands annually
|
| gptkbp:year_established |
gptkb:1871
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kimberley_Mine_Museum_Trust
gptkb:The_Kimberley_Mine_Museum |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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