2. Angkor, Cambodia Angkor was a thriving city from the 9th till the 15th century and featured the Angkor Wat – the largest religious monument in the world. In the 15th century the city fell to decline, and was invaded and looted. The city was almost entirely abandoned and forgotten, but the temple built by the Khmer […]
2. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt – Heritage site since 1979. This complex of ancient monuments includes the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries and more. It is located 9 km (5 mi) from the old town of Giza on the Nile, southwest of Cairo. The pyramids were listed among the Seven Wonders of the […]
Abandoned Parks River Country (1976-2001) was Disney’s first water park and right beside it was Discovery Island (1974-1999), a zoological park. Both parks were abandoned rather than demolished, and though closed to the public, brave souls have ventured within them. Inside Discovery Island, it’s a mush-mash of dilapidated rides, old staff photos, and even snakes […]
