Lomy Mořina, Limestone quarry in Bubovice, Czech Republic.
Description
Lomy Mořina is a limestone quarry near Bubovice that extracts stone across multiple levels and produces materials for construction and industrial use. The operation covers a substantial area and supplies different grades of raw material to various markets.
History
Mining operations began in 1891 when an industrial license was issued for limestone extraction. During communist rule, a section of the site served as a labor camp from 1949 to 1953 where prisoners worked under harsh conditions.
Culture
The Mexico section of the quarry complex served as a forced labor camp from 1949 to 1953, where political prisoners endured harsh conditions.
Practical
The site is visible from nearby roads and accessible from Prague via major highways in the region. Note that this is an active mining operation, so access may be restricted or require permission.
Did you know?
The extracted material composition includes 60 percent chemical limestone and 40 percent construction aggregate, distributed in sizes from 4 millimeters to 300 millimeters.
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