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Zollverein Unesco World Heritage Site in Essen, Germany

A piece of coal is illuminated by the sun at the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site in Essen, Germany, on January 22, 2026. The pit and surrounding establishments are among the largest sites in Europe for coal and steel production until the 1980s and are declared a UNESCO heritage site. (Photo by Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13229942
Date Taken	22 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto

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