Ghost Town Boom & Bust: Instant Cities That Vanished - History Collection
4. Hashima Island, Japan
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Nicknamed ‘Battleship Island’ for its unique silhouette, Hashima was once a thriving coal mining hub and among the most densely populated places on earth. As petroleum replaced coal in the 1970s, the island’s population vanished...
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