This is a gem mine located in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Ratnapura translates to "city of gems" in the Sinhalese language. This mine is about 70ft deep and quite a nightmare to carry on with work when it rains during the mansoon. The gem deposits "Illam" are taken out by means of the wicker basket seen in the picture. next step would be washing of the "illam".
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