The Kingdom of Jerusalem was established in 1099 following the conquest of Jerusalem by the participants of the First Crusade. Around two centuries later, the French knight Hugues de Payens established. The Poor Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon. The Knights Templar’s headquarters was on the Temple Mount, where it was responsible for … Read more
Stirling Castle is one of the largest and most impressive castles in Scotland and Western Europe, both historically and architecturally. Dates back to at least the 12th Century. The Castle is a national monument and is managed by the National Historical Agency. It is situated on top of a hill, built on a spike of … Read more
This 88ft deep well is located on the land of Quinta da Regaleira, near the town of Sintra, Portugal. The well was never used as a well and, in fact, was never built to serve as a water resource at all. It was actually built for secret ceremonial purposes. It has a spiral staircase of … Read more
The Oberschloss Kranichfeld is a Renaissance palace of the former princely house of Reuss, above the town of Kranichfeld in Thuringia, which emerged from an older castle complex. It is owned by the Thuringian Palaces and Gardens Foundation. The palace complex originated from a medieval castle to protect trade routes through the Ilm Valley. Today, … Read more
Calakmul is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Campeche, deep in the jungles of the greater Petén Basin region. It is 35 kilometers from the Guatemalan border. Calakmul was one of the largest and most powerful ancient cities ever uncovered in the Maya lowlands. Calakmul is the “City of the Two … Read more
Nestled on the outskirts of a forgotten town, an abandoned house stood frozen in time. Its weathered facade loomed ominously, windows like vacant eyes staring into the surrounding darkness. Curiosity seized a daring trio one moonlit night. Armed with flickering flashlights, they pushed open the creaking door, revealing a musty interior adorned with cobwebs. A … Read more
It was constructed in the early 20th century and played a crucial role in the transportation of minerals from the nearby Masua mines to ships anchored in the Mediterranean Sea. Porto Flavia was designed by the engineer Cesare Vecelli and built between 1922 and 1924. The facility was created to address the challenges of transporting … Read more
I found some information about an abandoned Orient Express train in Belgium. The train was discovered by photographer Andre Joosse of Urbex NL during one of his urban explorations. The train is believed to have been placed at a busy railway yard somewhere in Belgium, but its exact provenance is unknown. The train is relatively well-known in the … Read more
The Burj Al Babas resort, which was meant to be a luxurious European-inspired castle haven with top-notch amenities for wealthy buyers, turned into a nightmare instead. Join us as we explore the eerie abandoned town in Turkey, where enchanting fairytale mansions sit vacant amidst construction debris. Continue scrolling to uncover the bizarre story behind this … Read more
Detroit, Michigan, has a rich history that spans from its early days as a French outpost to its prominence as a hub of the automotive industry. While I can’t provide specific images or a detailed timeline from 1881 to 2011, I can offer a general overview of key periods in Detroit’s history during that time … Read more