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16 Most Abandoned Places Of The World

#15 Kolmanskop, the ghost city in Namibia

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In 1908, a black worker found a diamond in this area, and the Germans built up a whole city, only living from diamond mining. The first miners were earning very nice salary, and everything from hospital to theater was built, even trams and casinos. However, after World War I, the area’s diamond stock was depleted and no mining was done. Finally, in 1954, the city was completely emptied. Since then, only tourists are coming here, but in a very nice amount, especially photographers. Great pictures can be made about how the desert recaptured the city after the people had left.






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