Koelga settlement is famous for its marble quarry – one of the largest in the world and the largest in Russia.
Way to the quarry
“Koelga Marble” JSC.
“To defenders of Motherland from grateful descendants”
Inside the pit it’s much warmer than outside, cause white marble reflects sun rays pretty much good.
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BelAZ trucks work here
Marble extraction looks like archaelogical excavations
They work on Sundays too
Someone lives nearby
Koelga village
Marble blocks as the bridge supports
Location: Koelga, the Chelyabinsk region
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The quality of this white marble is not to compare to the wonderful Laas marble from Italy!
What about a close-up photo of the marble????
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Not every piece of marble from every quarry is perfect.
the best quality white marble of the world is the Greek Penteli white marble -(is the one the acropolis and ancient statues was made) . Unfortunately the site has close for eco reasons.