Kolmanskop
A German colonial-era mining town near Lüderitz in southern Namibia. It was built after a railway worker found a diamond in 1908, and came to have a hospital, a theater and even an ice factory. When richer deposits were found to the south in 1928, people moved away, and by 1956 the town was deserted. Since then, sand from the Namib Desert has crept into the buildings: between pale walls the floors have turned into slopes, and the corridors are buried in sand. It lies within a restricted area, so a permit is required to visit, and you should follow the guidance of local tours.
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