Press photo 51966
Lignite is mined in the Welzow-Sued opencast mine. The largest excavator in the GDR at the time is also used here. Lignite, as a primary energy supplier, was of paramount importance for the GDR economy
WELZOW 04.04.1967
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Lignite is mined in the Welzow-Sued opencast mine. The largest excavator in the GDR at the time is also used here. Lignite, as a primary energy supplier, was of paramount importance for the GDR economy. Photo: Burkhard Lange
Press photo ID: 51966
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Sources and credit: © eastgermanyimages.com/Burkhard Lange
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Position: 51° 34' 47.88'' N / 14° 10' 21.64'' E