jan 1, 1870 - Diamonds
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1870 Diamond deposits have been discovered in southern Africa, at Kimberley in the land of the Griqua, or Griqualand, on the northern frontier of the British colony. Diamond diggers are rushing there – Africans, whites from Europe, Australia and the Americas.1875 Southern Africa has became the largest diamond producing area in the world.
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jan 1, 1870
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~ 155 years ago