Deep Underground: Traditional Slate Mining in the Eifel (1983)!

Dive into Earth Uncovered’s Full Immersion History series in 1983! Journey deep underground to the Margareta mine near Mayen to witness the raw and dangerous reality of traditional slate mining. Watch as skilled miners use black powder explosives to blast massive slate blocks from the rock wall. Experience the incredible heritage of the Eifel mining region. Subscribe for more every week! Original source material: Schieferbergbau in der Eifel. Teil 1: Abbau unter Tage Mayen 1983 – 50 min. Aufnahme: Gabriel Simons; Schnitt/Kommentar: Alois Döring, Gabriel Simons.    / @alltagskulturenimrheinland   Edited by FrogMedia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Hashtags #EarthUncovered #SlateMining #UndergroundMining #Eifel #IndustrialHistory #HeritageCraft #Mayen #BlackPowder #ManualLabor #MiningHistory #Craftsmanship #History