Ghost Town of Kolmanskop - Great Attractions (Namibia)
- 13 years ago
Take a tour of Ghost Town of Kolmanskop in Namibia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Namibia's Ghost Town of Kolmanskop is a fascinating piece of history.
Deserted since around 1954, it was once a bustling village.
A diamond rush in 1908 brought fortune seekers here from around the world.
The town once boasted a casino, theater, ballroom, and more.
Particularly noticeable is the influence of German settlers.
The Namib desert has now reclaimed much of built-up the land.
Kolmanskop serves as an intriguing reminder of the whims of time.
Namibia's Ghost Town of Kolmanskop is a fascinating piece of history.
Deserted since around 1954, it was once a bustling village.
A diamond rush in 1908 brought fortune seekers here from around the world.
The town once boasted a casino, theater, ballroom, and more.
Particularly noticeable is the influence of German settlers.
The Namib desert has now reclaimed much of built-up the land.
Kolmanskop serves as an intriguing reminder of the whims of time.