These Locations Were Abandoned Years Ago. Look At Them Today

Published on February 18, 2019 By Jason Albert

Adak Island – Alaska, USA

The other side of the Bering Sea is home to Adak Island. Intense winds and freezing temperatures make this place completely inhospitable to humans. That doesn’t stop the Aleut People from making it their home for thousands of years.

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Due to its location, the US military built a base there during WWII. At its peak, 6,000 soldiers were living there. After the Cold War, everyone left and only 300 people remain. What’s more, it’s practically abandoned with only some sites still standing.