Pyramiden: the abandoned Soviet ghost town in the Arctic
Daniel Coughlin
04 March 2024
Tour the eerie mining outpost that time forgot
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Stepping back in time
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Built on coal
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Power plant
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Abandoned warehouse
David Thyberg
Welcome sign
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Permafrost-resistant structures
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Former farm
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Education facilities
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Fairytale mural
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Empty classroom
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Out-of-bounds hospital
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Once-grand canteen
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Magnificent mosaic
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Communal dining room
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Catering kitchen
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Living quarters
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Family accommodation
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Abandoned dormitory
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Cultural palace
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Impressive amenities
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Stunning auditorium
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Theatre props
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Well-preserved sports court
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Large library
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Expansive sports complex
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State-of-the-art swimming pool
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Other facilities
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A wild threat
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Administration office
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KGB files left behind
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Abandoned communications exchange
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Unusual bottle house
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Showcase town
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Catastrophic crash
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Death knell
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Tourist attraction
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One of Pyramiden's few residents
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A relic to a failed utopia
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