23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Not All White is Pretty

In Egypt’s sun-scorched quarries, limestone is not just a commodity—it’s the economic lifeline for entire communities. The dangers are relentless. Workers navigate jagged terrain littered with exposed live wires, while machinery operates without safety guards or training.

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Date Taken: 02.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Minya, Egypt
Copyright: © abdelaziz Ibrahim