Africa, Madagascar, Ilhorombe region, Ilakaka. One of the world's largest known alluvial sapphire deposits discovered in 1998. Men digging for preciou

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Africa, Madagascar, Ilhorombe region, Ilakaka. One of the world's largest known alluvial sapphire deposits discovered in 1998. Men digging for precious minerals.

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