Abandoned in the Desert: Humberstone, and Chile's Eerie Ghost Towns

In the sands of northern Chile are haunting reminders of the country's troubled history.

By Elisabeth Tilstra | Published Jun 19, 2018

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chile's ghost towns — The empty theatre of Humberstone
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chile's ghost town — The remains of Humberstone’s Saltpeter Works
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chile's ghost towns — An aerial view of Humberstone
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chile's ghost town — Artifacts of Humberstone’s past hang from the walls
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chile's ghost town — The derelict rail station of Pisagua
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chile's ghost town — Inside a former hospital room of the Humberstone Saltpeter Works
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