Monday, January 23, 2012
Kolmanskop (Namibia) The Sand Ghost Town
Kolmanskop is a ghost town located in the South of Namibia, close to Luderitz. People moved here because of the diamond fever. The city of Kolmanskop had a lot of facilities like casino, theatre, swimming pool, hospital, bakery and much more. After the drop in diamond sales after the First World War started the end of city. During 1950's was deserted and the dunes started to cover the buildings.
Visit the ghost town is possible but you need a special permit, here the link how to get it
Kolmanskop (Namibia)
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Ghost town,
Kolmanskop,
Namibia
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