Kollur Mine
Kollur Mine was a series of gravel-clay pits on the south bank of the Krishna River in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is thought to have produced many large diamonds, known as Golconda diamonds, several of which are or have been a part of crown jewels.
Location of mine within India
The mine was established in the 16th century and operated until the 19th century.
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