Learn how some of the world's finest marble is quarried and processed in Carrara, Italy
Marble quarrying at Carrara, Italy
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NARRATOR: The marble quarries of Carrara have been known and exploited since ancient times.
The high-quality marble is cut in the pits high in the mountains, then transported to the valley for further processing.
Considered the world's finest marble, it has been used by sculptors and architects to create great works of art.
The high-quality marble is cut in the pits high in the mountains, then transported to the valley for further processing.
Considered the world's finest marble, it has been used by sculptors and architects to create great works of art.