2.1.4.    Bois du Cazier

This is the only of the once numerous coal mines in Charleroi, which is almost completely preserved. Unfortunately more than 200 men had to die in a diseaster to make the mine appear valuable enough to keep it as a monument.
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Bois du Cazier
Belgium
Charleroi
2000-08-13


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Bois du Cazier, Engine House
Belgium
Charleroi
2000-08-13


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Bois du Cazier, Amperemeter
Belgium
Charleroi
2000-08-13



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