The site was rediscovered by workmen digging for limestone in 1781.

Mining for limestone and marble started in the late 1800's.

There were practical reasons for marble and limestone to be used in combination.

Production data for gemstones, gold, and limestone, however, were not available.

The unique hummocky landscape was created by quarrying for limestone.

The territory used to be a mine for limestone, a building material.

This was, to a degree, offset by the increase in the trade for limestone from the quarries.

The hills are quarried for limestone and deforestation is ongoing.

There are also a few small quarries for limestone which predate the larger workings.

After that a railroad next to the street was built so the mining for limestone could flourish.