Bois du Cazier

Summary

Bois du Cazier is a coal mine^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Bois du Cazier received the European Heritage Label^[3].
• Bois du Cazier is located in Q81046^[4].
• Bois du Cazier is in the country of Belgium^[5].
• Bois du Cazier's instance of is recorded as coal mine^[6].
• The location of Bois du Cazier was Marcinelle^[7].
• Bois du Cazier's postal code is recorded as 6001^[8].
• Bois du Cazier is part of Major Mining Sites of Wallonia^[9].
• Bois du Cazier's Commons category is recorded as Bois du Cazier^[10].
• 1822 marks the founding of Bois du Cazier^[11].
• Bois du Cazier's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 50.380556, 'lon': 4.442778}^[12].
• Bois du Cazier's significant event is recorded as Marcinelle disaster^[13].
• Bois du Cazier's official website is recorded as http://www.leboisducazier.be^[14].
• Bois du Cazier's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Bois du Cazier^[15].
• Bois du Cazier's Commons gallery is recorded as Bois du Cazier^[16].
• Bois du Cazier's described at URL is recorded as https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/research/data/2025/global-mining-dataset^[17].
• Bois du Cazier's product or material produced is recorded as coal^[18].
• Bois du Cazier's heritage designation is recorded as protected heritage property in Wallonia^[19].
• Bois du Cazier's heritage designation is recorded as Exceptional heritage property of Wallonia^[20].
• Bois du Cazier's heritage designation is recorded as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site^[21].
• Bois du Cazier covers an area of {'unit': 'Q35852', 'amount': '+875'}^[22].
• Bois du Cazier covers an area of {'unit': 'Q35852', 'amount': '+875'}^[23].
• Bois du Cazier's street address is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Rue du Cazier 80'}^[24].

Body

Geography

Bois du Cazier is in the country of Belgium^[5]. It is located in Q81046^[4]. It is part of Major Mining Sites of Wallonia^[9].

Physical Characteristics

Areas include {'unit': 'Q35852', 'amount': '+875'}^[22].

Designation and Status

Bois du Cazier's instance of is recorded as coal mine^[6]. Heritage statuses include protected heritage property in Wallonia^[19], Exceptional heritage property of Wallonia^[20], and part of UNESCO World Heritage Site^[21].

History and Context

1822 marks the founding of Bois du Cazier^[11].

Why It Matters

Bois du Cazier has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

FAQs

What awards did Bois du Cazier receive?

Honors received include European Heritage Label^[3].