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Rusted Machinery

Incredible array of rusted material in this hacienda factory that is now used by a few locals for the processing of henequen to produce sisal fiber. In the late 19th century these factories brought immense wealth to the region and their products were used for ship building and other industrial purposes. Now they are hidden in the landscape and barely used, except for a few haciendas that have been rehabbed for high end accommodations.

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Uploaded on February 27, 2011
Taken on January 9, 2011