Potosi Mine

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Comstock_Lode
gptkbp:archaeological_findings still practiced
gptkbp:artifacts mining tools
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Cerro_Rico
mining techniques
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local populations
gptkbp:cultural_events festivals related to mining
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important for Bolivian identity
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:depth over 1,000 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by 1545
hard rock mining
gptkbp:economic_impact wealth for Spain
significant for Bolivia
gptkbp:elevation 4,090 meters above sea level
gptkbp:employees indigenous and African slaves
gptkbp:environmental_impact pollution
limited enforcement
gptkbp:famous_for silver production
the phrase 'rich as Potosí'
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I am rich, I am rich”
gptkbp:geological_formation volcanic origin
gptkbp:historical_event documented in Spanish archives
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Francisco_de_Toledo
gptkbp:historical_period 16th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Spanish colonial era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Potosi Mine
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Cerro_Rico_mountain
gptkbp:local_economy dependent on mining
gptkbp:location gptkb:Potosí,_Bolivia
gptkbp:natural_resources disputed
tin, zinc, and lead
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Spanish_Empire
gptkbp:produced_by over 60,000 tons of silver
gptkbp:reduces gptkb:20th_century
post-colonial period
gptkbp:safety_features high risk of accidents
gptkbp:safety_record frequent
gptkbp:status partially operational
gptkbp:symbolism of wealth and exploitation
gptkbp:tour available for visitors
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:transportation mules and llamas
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:battle
gptkbp:work harsh