mining sites of wallonia
states: [belgium]
category: cultural
year: 2012
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 50.4352777778, 3.8383333333
visited: 2019
The Major Mining Sites of Wallonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Belgium, are four historic coal mines that highlight the region’s industrial heritage from the 19th and early 20th centuries. These well-preserved sites, featuring pitheads, machinery, and workers’ housing, illustrate the technological and social impact of coal mining during the Industrial Revolution. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2012, they reflect Belgium’s role in Europe’s industrial development. Today, they stand as monuments to the country’s mining legacy.
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