You wouldn’t guess by looking at it now, but the town of Kolmanskop was once the spot of diamond mining and extravagance in 1908. But once the fair-weather inhabitants discovered more diamonds south of Kolmanskop, the site instantly became a ghost … Read More
Africa
Tomb of Askia – Gao – Mali
Constructed completely of mudcakes, the Tomb of Askia was erected in 1495 and symbolizes a turning point in the culture of Mali, when Gao became capital of the Songhai Empire. Currently, this historic tomb is eroding at a rapid rate … Read More
The Great Pyramids of Giza
These mysterious pyramids in Egypt are a must-see for any world traveler. The magnificent structures are quickly becoming victims of erosion. Source
Kasbah Telouet – Morocco
Once home to the powerful El Glaoui family, this popular Moroccan tourist destination sits collapsing from erosion in the Atlas Mountains. A project was announced in 2010 to restore and preserve what is left of this original palace. … Read More
Congo Basin – Congo
Spanning six countries and responsible for nearly half of the world’s oxygen, the Congo Basin is one of the most important and yet vulnerable wilderness areas on the planet. Teeming with gorillas, elephants and buffalo across savannas, swamps and forests, … Read More
The Sahara Desert – Africa
The Sahara in Africa, which is the largest desert in the world, is growing 0.5 miles per month! Before we know it, it will cover all of Northern Africa, which will change the entire continent. Source
Places To See Before They Disappear: Madagascar
When a hunk of land split off from the African continent 160 million years ago, the result was Madagascar—a Texas-size island with distinct ecosystems and an extraordinarily diverse collection of plant life and wildlife. An astounding number of Madagascar’s reptiles … Read More
Mount Kilimanjaro – Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro is a very famous mountain known for its snow-capped top, but as expected, this beautiful snow cover is rapidly decreasing. Like the numerous glaciers around the world, the glaciers on this mountain are also being highly affected by … Read More
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