54 The Most Beautiful Abandoned Places in the World
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Craco, Italy
Mountainous landforms, Highland, Mountain, Sky, Hill, Natural landscape, Castle, Rock, Outcrop, Cloud,
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Despite being in existence since 540, much of this town's population evacuated during the 20th century due to poor agriculture, a landslide in 1963, and a flood in 1972. Now it's an ancient site so striking that it's served as a set for movies like The Passion of the Christ.
Craco, Italy
Mountainous landforms, Highland, Mountain, Sky, Hill, Natural landscape, Castle, Rock, Outcrop, Cloud,
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Despite being in existence since 540, much of this town's population evacuated during the 20th century due to poor agriculture, a landslide in 1963, and a flood in 1972. Now it's an ancient site so striking that it's served as a set for movies like The Passion of the Christ.
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13 January 2023
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