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There are many popular cities across the world with some being more populous than others. But on the other hand, there are several abandoned cities across the world, that were once thriving.
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1. Tianducheng, China - Built as an exact replica of Paris, this city is mostly abandoned except for the employees working at the amusement park, even though it can house 10,000 people.
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2. Varosha, Cyprus - Once a beautiful tourist destination, today only the military and the people of the UN are allowed here.
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3. Craco, Italy - Lying empty today, this Italian ghost town has seen many conflicts throughout its history.
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4. Ruby, Arizona - An erstwhile mining town, it was officially abandoned in 1940 and is definitely one of the few well-preserved ghost towns.
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5. Pripyat, Ukraine - Once a nuclear city, after an explosion in the power plant, residents were evacuated, today it’s empty!
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6. Burj Al Babas, Turkey - With over 500 Disney-like castle homes, this small city lies abandoned today and some houses are yet to be completed.
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7. Kolmanskop, Namibia - Once a popular diamond mining site, today this town lies desolate.
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Which one of these cities have you heard about?
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