These Locations Were Abandoned Years Ago. Look At Them Today

Mirny Diamond Mine – Eastern Siberia, Russia

You’re looking at the second largest man-made hole, built by Joseph Stalin to make sure the Soviets could reach the demand for industrial diamonds. One day, he demanded they dig and dig until they found what they were looking for.

Eventually, the plan was abandoned and so was the hole. Today, it simply exists and attracts visitors who can look down into the abyss. No one travels down there so we are unsure what lies beneath.