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| The coin house, where the money was made |
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| Main square of Potosí with the mine
in the background |
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| We joined a group to tour the old silver mine,
which have been the most important mine in the
world providing Europe with wealth. |
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| One of the older miners, since most people
never reach an age of 40 due to silcosis. |
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| Miguel the Devil who ruled underground. |
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| You had to respect the Devil underground so
he didn't take your life and God outside the
mine. |
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| Hard work from early age. This boy was 13
years old and had been working here allready
for two years. The law says you have to be 18. |
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| Soccer games on the street |
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