Local peoples mining and gem panning in Ihosy - Ilakaka, Madagascar. Stock Image
by artush
Description
Ihosy, Ilakaka, Madagascar - November 20, 2022: Local people mine for gems and pan for gold in a river. The town is a major center of sapphire production and trade.
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