Prashant Mishra
Once a bustling city, Pripyat was evacuated in 1986 after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now, it's a hauntingly silent place frozen in time.
Abandoned in the 1970s after the coal mines closed, Hashima Island is known for its crumbling concrete buildings and eerie atmosphere.
Once a thriving diamond mining town, Kolmanskop is now swallowed by the Namib Desert, with sand-filled houses creating a surreal landscape.
Located on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River, Bannerman Castle was once an armory. Now, its decaying remains are a picturesque ruin.
Bodie was a gold-mining town in the late 1800s. Today, it stands as a well-preserved ghost town, offering a glimpse into the Wild West.
An abandoned ship in Homebush Bay, the SS Ayrfield is now home to a thriving mangrove forest, creating a striking contrast between nature and decay.
Destroyed during World War II, Oradour-sur-Glane remains as it was left, serving as a poignant memorial to the villagers who perished.