Monument to the Miner (Guardo)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/monument-to-the-miner-guardo

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Monument to the Miner (Guardo) built?Constructed in the 20th century
2. How tall is Monument to the Miner (Guardo)?Approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
3. What is the location?Guardo, Province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain
4. What is the material?Reinforced concrete

Industrial Heritage: The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of industrialization, including buildings, machinery, and cultural traditions.
Silicosis: A serious lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often encountered in mining and quarrying.
Collective Memory: The shared pool of memories that belongs to a social group, shaping its identity and understanding of the past.