Did you know Myanmar has a marble village? - Since most of the villagers ar- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Since most of the villagers are engaged in the mining, carving, or exporting business of marbles the entire village is covered with marble dust.

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An aerial view of the Sagyin village in northern Myanmar.

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An artisan gives final touches to the Buddha statue in his carving workshop. Buddhist form a large population of Myanmar and many artisans in Sagyin engage themselves in the carving and exporting of Buddha statues.

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The Buddhist altar is covered by a layer of white dust. Few fear that the white dust could damage the health of the entire village.

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A view of the marble mining site in Sagyin.

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