These Locations Were Abandoned Years Ago. Look At Them Today

Published on February 18, 2019 By Jason Albert

Craco – Italy

Ever since the year 540, Craco has sat comfortably on top of a mountain in Italy. In fact, it was a thriving city for 1400 years! It was in full force all through until 1972 when it’s citizens got up to leave.

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There were a few reasons why Craco became unsustainable. The main cause of its downfall was an unfortunate rock slide in 1963, of which the citizens never recovered.