Milky Way Above Mt Huayna Potosi and Milluni Cemetery Bolivia is a photograph by James Brunker which was uploaded on September 8th, 2016.
Milky Way Above Mt Huayna Potosi and Milluni Cemetery Bolivia
The Milky Way rises above the historic little cemetery at Milluni, Bolivia. Milluni used to be an important tin mining centre; the mine was abandoned... more
Title
Milky Way Above Mt Huayna Potosi and Milluni Cemetery Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Milky Way rises above the historic little cemetery at Milluni, Bolivia. Milluni used to be an important tin mining centre; the mine was abandoned in the 1990s but has been partially reopened by a cooperative in the last few years as mineral prices have risen. Among the tombs are monuments dedicated to events of May 1965, when many miners were killed in clashes with the army during nationwide protests against the military dictatorship that ruled Bolivia at the time. The mountain in the background is Huayna Potosi (6088m / 19,975ft), a popular peak with climbers.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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September 8th, 2016