Cities in a world that are now gone, where have they gone?
Spending time walking around the city, it may be difficult for you to imagine that one day the city will no longer exist. However, this is what happened to some cities in the world.
There are many reasons why a city can disappear. There are cities that can fall victim to a disaster, be drowned by rising waters, or simply categorized as non-existent. In some cases, no one knows why the once thriving city was removed from the map.
Hashima Island, Japan
Hashima Island was once one of the most populous cities in the world. The 16-hectare island provides jobs for more than 5,000 people, many of whom make a living in the island’s underwater coal mines.
When the mine closed, Hashima Island was abandoned by many people. To this day all that remains are ruined tall buildings and forgotten structures, as evidenced in the photo of Hashima Island above.
Consonno, Italy
Consonno is a small town with a population of less than 300 and its history dates back to medieval times. The residents of Consonno make a living by harvesting crops, such as chestnuts and celery.
Then Mario Bagno, an entrepreneur who owns a company to build buildings, neighborhoods, …