“I Want To Live There”: Solo Explorer Films Creepy Ghost Town Experience in Kolmanskuppe, SA Wowed
- A man shared a captivating video of Kolmanskuppe, a desert-swallowed ghost town in Namibia, once the richest town in the world
- The intriguing clip, shared on Facebook, has garnered massive views and comments from a fascinated online community
- Viewers were captivated by the town's mysterious beauty, with many expressing a desire to visit or even live there, while others praised the educational aspect of the post
Source: Facebook
A captivating video of Kolmanskuppe, a ghost town in Namibia, fascinated social media users with its raw beauty and rich history.
The intriguing clip, shared on Facebook by Steven Ndukwu, garnered many views, likes and comments from viewers who loved the deserted town.
The video starts with Steven Ndukwu driving deep into the Namibian desert, where he discovers a town that looks as though it has been deserted for decades. He refers to it as a 'ghost town' that has been swallowed by the desert. He explains that in the 19th century, this very place was considered the richest town in the world, thanks to the abundance of diamonds discovered there. Back then, the town was booming, its wealth fueled by natural resources that transformed it into one of Africa's wealthiest settlements.
The desert swallows a diamond dream
The man shares how German miners, in their pursuit of fortune, built a slice of Europe in this Namibian outpost, complete with mansions, schools, a casino, and even a hospital. As the time wore on, however, and the diamond reserves decreased, people began to leave. The explorer notes that the town of Kolmanskuppe in the 19th century and in 1956 was left at the mercy of the desert. Steven also showcases a house that reportedly belonged to the richest man in the area during its peak. He estimates the current value at a staggering 15 million dollars if it were to sell today.
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SA reacts to the man's post
The comments section was filled with reactions from social media users who found the town and its story fascinating. Many expressed that they wouldn't mind moving there, saying there was something special about Kolmanskuppe. They were captivated by the town’s mysterious beauty, which looked like something out of a movie. Some called the man brave, saying they would be scared to go there alone. Others thanked the man for the post, calling it very educational.
User @Delight Mma added:
"This is educational."
User @KM Matthews commented:
"Good, even Mother Nature is renouncing colonialism."
User @Liberia Sammy said:
"But you're brave, too."
User @Ts'ele Maja thought:
"I wonder if the series Fallout was shot here. These houses look familiar."
User @Makabi Agnes Sesing shared:
"Yes, I also want to live here. There is just something about the place."
User @Teboho Mashinini said:
"It can be good for filming a western movie."
Watch the Facebook video below:
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