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The eerie remains of ghost towns provide a strange feeling of what once was. The combination of abandoned structures and strange silence is enough to send chills down your spine. These towns, once full of life, still remain but stand empty.
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Wittenoom, Western Australia
A once thriving mining town in West Australia is now the ghostly aftermath of a terrible industrial disaster. The discovery of blue asbestos (one of the six most dangerous types) led to growing health concerns and the mine was closed down. In 2007, the town was officially erased from Australian maps and roads leading to contaminated areas were blocked.
A once thriving mining town in West Australia is now the ghostly aftermath of a terrible industrial disaster. The discovery of blue asbestos (one of the six most dangerous types) led to growing health concerns and the mine was closed down. In 2007, the town was officially erased from Australian maps and roads leading to contaminated areas were blocked.
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Lifta, Israel
The village dates back to ancient times, with archaeological remains discovered from the Second Iron Age. During the 1947-48 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine, Lifta was depopulated. After war, some families moved back, but by 1971 it was used as a drug rehab clinic and high school. It wasn’t until 2017 that the last people left the village and the government declared the space an Israeli nature reserve.
The village dates back to ancient times, with archaeological remains discovered from the Second Iron Age. During the 1947-48 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine, Lifta was depopulated. After war, some families moved back, but by 1971 it was used as a drug rehab clinic and high school. It wasn’t until 2017 that the last people left the village and the government declared the space an Israeli nature reserve.
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Craco, Italy
The historic site dates back to 540 BC, when the Greeks moved inland from a coastal town. Over the centuries Craco persisted through tragedies and conflicts including a plague, landslides, and earthquakes. It was completely abandoned in 1980 but is now a tourist site and set for movies including ‘The Passion of The Christ’.
The historic site dates back to 540 BC, when the Greeks moved inland from a coastal town. Over the centuries Craco persisted through tragedies and conflicts including a plague, landslides, and earthquakes. It was completely abandoned in 1980 but is now a tourist site and set for movies including ‘The Passion of The Christ’.
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Goldfield, Arizona
The town is tucked between the Superstition Mountains and Goldfield Mountains. It was once a flourishing mine camp where high-grade gold ore was found. At its peak, 1,500 residents lived here. Five years after Goldfield appeared, the gold ore ran out and the town was abandoned.
The town is tucked between the Superstition Mountains and Goldfield Mountains. It was once a flourishing mine camp where high-grade gold ore was found. At its peak, 1,500 residents lived here. Five years after Goldfield appeared, the gold ore ran out and the town was abandoned.
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Kennecott, Alaska
In 1900, it was discovered that the town had the richest concentration of copper ore ever found. The invention of electricity made copper an extremely valuable mineral and from 1909 to 1938, Kennecott mines produced over 4.6 million tons of ore and made over 100 million dollars. After the high-grade ores were depleted, the mines began to close. The last train left Kennecott on November 10, 1938 and the once flourishing place became a ghost town.
In 1900, it was discovered that the town had the richest concentration of copper ore ever found. The invention of electricity made copper an extremely valuable mineral and from 1909 to 1938, Kennecott mines produced over 4.6 million tons of ore and made over 100 million dollars. After the high-grade ores were depleted, the mines began to close. The last train left Kennecott on November 10, 1938 and the once flourishing place became a ghost town.
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Döllersheim, Austria
The village dates all the way back to the 12th century, and is the birthplace of Alois Hitler, Adolf Hitler’s father. When Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938, Hitler ordered Döllersheim and many other villages to evacuate in order for the space to be used as a military training area. All citizens were forced to relocate and their houses were bombed as part of military training operations.
The village dates all the way back to the 12th century, and is the birthplace of Alois Hitler, Adolf Hitler’s father. When Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938, Hitler ordered Döllersheim and many other villages to evacuate in order for the space to be used as a military training area. All citizens were forced to relocate and their houses were bombed as part of military training operations.
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Cahawba, Alabama
From 1820 to 1825, Cahawba was the first official state capital of Alabama. Located between the Alabama and Cahaba rivers, the town was constantly faced with flooding. In 1826 the town was abandoned and the state capital was moved.
From 1820 to 1825, Cahawba was the first official state capital of Alabama. Located between the Alabama and Cahaba rivers, the town was constantly faced with flooding. In 1826 the town was abandoned and the state capital was moved.
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Glenrio, Texas/New Mexico
Located right on the Texas-New Mexico state line, the town was a popular stop on Route 66. Because the town bordered two states, Glenrio used each state to its advantage. The gas was technically sold in Texas, as taxes were cheaper. Alcohol was sold on the New Mexico side because the county in Texas was dry. After Interstate 40 was built, people began passing by the town and led to its decline.
Located right on the Texas-New Mexico state line, the town was a popular stop on Route 66. Because the town bordered two states, Glenrio used each state to its advantage. The gas was technically sold in Texas, as taxes were cheaper. Alcohol was sold on the New Mexico side because the county in Texas was dry. After Interstate 40 was built, people began passing by the town and led to its decline.
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Thurmond, West Virginia
Another tale of a mining town run dry, Thurmond is not entirely a ghost town. A whopping five people live here and the railway depot is still in use. It’s the second least used station in all of the U.S., and the town has an eerie feel to it.
Another tale of a mining town run dry, Thurmond is not entirely a ghost town. A whopping five people live here and the railway depot is still in use. It’s the second least used station in all of the U.S., and the town has an eerie feel to it.
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Dhanushkodi, India
The simple Indian city once full of life and laughter was destroyed by the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone. Winds reached 170 mph and tidal waves were up to 23 feet high. The cyclonic storm led to the tragic death of 1,800 people and the city was marooned. Following this, the government of Madras declared Dhanushkodi a ghost town unfit for living.
The simple Indian city once full of life and laughter was destroyed by the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone. Winds reached 170 mph and tidal waves were up to 23 feet high. The cyclonic storm led to the tragic death of 1,800 people and the city was marooned. Following this, the government of Madras declared Dhanushkodi a ghost town unfit for living.
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Bannack, Montana
The town was founded in 1862 after the discovery of gold in the area. At its peak, Bannack had 10,000 residents before becoming abandoned in the ’70s. The ghost town still has 60 standing structures and is considered one of the most well-preserved.
The town was founded in 1862 after the discovery of gold in the area. At its peak, Bannack had 10,000 residents before becoming abandoned in the ’70s. The ghost town still has 60 standing structures and is considered one of the most well-preserved.
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Kolmanskop, Namibia
People began flocking to the town after being roused by the extreme wealth of the first diamond miners in the area. An entire town was built complete with schools, a casino, theatre and the first x-ray station in the southern hemisphere. After the diamonds ran out in 1956, the desert sands began claiming the structures. Kolmanskop is now a restricted area but can be visited with a special permit.
People began flocking to the town after being roused by the extreme wealth of the first diamond miners in the area. An entire town was built complete with schools, a casino, theatre and the first x-ray station in the southern hemisphere. After the diamonds ran out in 1956, the desert sands began claiming the structures. Kolmanskop is now a restricted area but can be visited with a special permit.
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Val-Jalbert, Canada
The town was founded in 1901 and abandoned in 1927 after the pulp mill was forced to shut down. Over 70 original abandoned buildings are still standing, making it one of the best-preserved ghost towns in Canada.
The town was founded in 1901 and abandoned in 1927 after the pulp mill was forced to shut down. Over 70 original abandoned buildings are still standing, making it one of the best-preserved ghost towns in Canada.
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Calico, California
Calico was a flourishing mining town in San Bernardino County that once boasted 3,500 residents from around the world. By 1890, silver prices dropped and the mines became non-viable. The town was completely abandoned by 1907.
Calico was a flourishing mining town in San Bernardino County that once boasted 3,500 residents from around the world. By 1890, silver prices dropped and the mines became non-viable. The town was completely abandoned by 1907.
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Kłomino, Poland
Kłomino was known as Westfalenhof in the early 20th century. During World War II, the Germans opened a POW camp here. In 1945, Westfalenhof was captured by the advancing Red Army and was again turned into a military base called Grodek, this time in Soviet hands.
Kłomino was known as Westfalenhof in the early 20th century. During World War II, the Germans opened a POW camp here. In 1945, Westfalenhof was captured by the advancing Red Army and was again turned into a military base called Grodek, this time in Soviet hands.
Around 6,000 Soviet soldiers lived there. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Grodek was renamed Kłomino and the government put it up for sale. However, nobody was interested in buying it and very few people moved to live there, prompting the government to leave the city abandoned.
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Akarmara, Abkhazia/Georgia
Akarmara was once a successful coal-mining town that became important during World War II. Surrounding conflicts and a declining economy led to the closing of the mines and people were forced to relocate. The siege of Tkvarcheli (the larger settlement) cut supplies to Akarmara in the ’90s and cut off the population from the rest of Abkhazia. Residents relied on supplies via helicopter from Russian and separatist forces for 413 days. The town was abandoned after that.
Akarmara was once a successful coal-mining town that became important during World War II. Surrounding conflicts and a declining economy led to the closing of the mines and people were forced to relocate. The siege of Tkvarcheli (the larger settlement) cut supplies to Akarmara in the ’90s and cut off the population from the rest of Abkhazia. Residents relied on supplies via helicopter from Russian and separatist forces for 413 days. The town was abandoned after that.
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Great Blasket Island, Ireland
The Irish island was inhabited until 1953, when the government announced they could not guarantee the safety of residents during harsh fits of weather. Citizens were evacuated from the area and relocated.
The Irish island was inhabited until 1953, when the government announced they could not guarantee the safety of residents during harsh fits of weather. Citizens were evacuated from the area and relocated.
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Plymouth, Montserrat
The island of Montserrat, once a capital city, was built on historic lava deposits near the Soufrière Hills volcano. Thought to be long-inactive, people did not expect the volcano to erupt as it did in 1995. The city was completely abandoned after almost everything was destroyed by fire and covered in debris.
The island of Montserrat, once a capital city, was built on historic lava deposits near the Soufrière Hills volcano. Thought to be long-inactive, people did not expect the volcano to erupt as it did in 1995. The city was completely abandoned after almost everything was destroyed by fire and covered in debris.
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Sweden founded the mining town of Pyramiden in 1910, but it was sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. At its peak the town had over 1,000 residents, until the coal mines ran dry in 1998. Nowadays, there’s a year-round museum and motel that tourists can visit.
The creepiest abandoned ghost towns around the world (20 Photos)
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