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The 'ghost town' of Namibia

Witness History

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The Rise and Fall of a Namibian Ghost Town

This chapter explores the poignant history of a once-thriving diamond mining town in Namibia, detailing the tales of its lively past and the tame wildlife that once roamed its streets. It vividly illustrates the town's slow decay and current status as a ghost town, attracting curious tourists despite its abandonment in 1956.

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