Marble careers of the world ... Probably, this term has been heard by many of us, and even more so by those who are interested in the nature of their native land.
There is a mystery in this phrase andeven a mystery. At first glance, it begins to seem that this place cannot but please, because there, apparently, is a rock, which is usually used in the construction of magnificent buildings, such as castles or palaces.
This article will tell about the most famousmarble quarries of our country. In addition, readers will learn about the characteristics of these places, about the history of their appearance and about future prospects. It is possible that the information provided will help someone decide on their destination for the next holiday.
Section 1. What are the marble quarries of the world? We define the concept
Before turning to the main topic of the article, I would like to bring some clarity and tell what lies behind such a fairly common term as “career”.
So, from a purely scientific point of view, a quarry should be understood as a certain set of all mine workings, at which the mining of minerals is carried out in an open way.
It turns out that the marble quarries of the world are precisely those places on the planet where the above material is mined.
However, in nature, such areas are oftenthey are formed in a natural way, i.e., over time, wind or weather flushes them out. Such geological objects of the planet are most often called canyons.
Section 2. Mountain Park "Ruskeala" - one of the most picturesque places in Russia
Мраморный карьер… Как добраться до этого объекта, probably can tell anyone living nearby. And this, perhaps, is not surprising, because the locals are extremely proud of having their own, quite unique attraction.
From Petrozavodsk by bus to get to the mountainPark "Ruskeala" is possible for 5 hours. The extraction of marble in these places continued until 1939, and then the quarry was flooded. Today in its place is a beautiful lake. On its shores tends to spend time many tourists.
Marble quarry (Karelia) is in factawesome place! The nature here is extraordinarily beautiful: clear emerald water, marble steep banks and mysterious grottoes, natural stone painted in various shades and a riot of greenery ...
Section 3. Ruskeala - the history of
Sometimes it starts to seem like some marbleCareers arose completely by chance or appeared on the surface of the earth under some very mysterious circumstances. Why? The thing is that these places are very beautiful. Many claim that an unearthly power and incredible energy is felt inside them.
Karelia considers his marble quarry to be almost the most amazing corner of nature, and even a schoolboy can probably tell his story.
In 1765, a field was discovered in Ruskeala.amazingly beautiful rock - marble. Then began its industrial development. The quarry is located near the picturesque waterfalls. The marble in this deposit has a very beautiful white and gray color with shades.
Mountain park in Ruskeala, where you can get acquainted withdevelopment of industrial culture of the 17th - early 20th century, opened for tourists in 2005. Today he is visited by many travelers. Thanks to private investments in this object, we managed to create an amazingly beautiful natural ensemble and an open-air mining museum.
The oldest of all objects developed inRuskeala - Marble quarry (Karelia). At length, it stretches for 450 meters, and its width is in different areas from 60 to 100 meters. Under water today is the majority of adits. Above the water level there is only one, along which the workers were delivered and marble was taken out.
Section 4. What to do in Ruskeala
Here you can explore the old mines, which in the 18-19 centuries mined marble for the palaces of St. Petersburg. And how romantic to swim on the lake surface!
A hiking trail is laid along the Marmara Canyon. The lake is equipped with artificial lighting - from the observation deck opens a fascinating spectacle.
When the snow falls, the tourists seem to dip intoa fairy tale - so beautiful are the wonderful winter landscapes, decorated with artistic lighting. It is safe to say that the mountain park Ruskeala is a truly unique monument of nature and culture.
Section 5. Diving in the mountain park
This is perhaps one of the places that in the modern world is more and more interested and inspired by the bold and desperate acts of lovers of an active lifestyle.
Park "Ruskeala" is a place that is veryinterested in divers. Underwater travel, the ability to explore the remote corners of the flooded tunnels, labyrinths in 3 horizons, which were developed during the commercial production of marble, and ancient equipment used at the time and subsequently flooded - this canyon really deserves attention.
Section 6. Iskitim marble quarry
Another quarry where the marble was mined, Iskitim, is located in the Novosibirsk region.
The nature in these places is also very beautiful. In front of modern travelers, the quarry appears as an amphitheater, the height of which is about 1 meter.
Experienced tourists recommend usingbicycles to get to the Iskitim marble quarry. Next to it flows the river Berd. You can go to the spring with holy water, which is located nearby.
Nature gradually "erases" traces of activityman - at the bottom of the pit and its steps today grow birch trees. Cute lizards are found here. You can hold them in the palm of your hand and admire their amazing colors.
In the area of Iskitim career there is a secret fromgeocaching Fans of this fun have a natural interest in these places. The atmosphere of mystery when looking for treasure - what more do adventurers need?
Section 7. Severe Mining
In 1924, in the Chelyabinsk region, in Koelgi, wasfound white marble. Today the pit where this beautiful natural stone is mined is simply enormous: its depth is 55 meters, and its dimensions in the plan are 500x500 meters.
Currently this quarry is the largestin Europe. Marble, which is mined here, is used in construction and finishing works in many countries of the world, including Israel, the USA, Japan, Germany, Finland, etc.
There is practically no quartz and impurities in it, thereforestone meets the standards imposed by the level of radiation of building materials. Due to the fact that the mentioned breed is distinguished by relative transparency, a subtle play of shadow and light can be observed on the surface of the pieces.
White Koelgi marble is characterized by a very high degree of stability. It was used in the construction of many famous buildings, the construction of monuments and during the finishing works.
So, this particular stone was used asbuilding material for the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, a memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill, for finishing metro stations in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and other cities.
Natural deposits of stone are amazing, which means that Ruskeala marble quarry and Iskitim will be attracting curious travelers for many years to come.
Now it is difficult to say with certainty, butperhaps some more time will pass, and a string of omnipresent tourists will also reach the Chelyabinsk region to see another miracle of the surrounding world.
