Pyramiden is
a town in the Arctic Ocean region. The city is located in the Svalbard
archipelago and into the territory of Norway. Pyramiden dubbed as a ghost town
at the end of earth which means the city of the dead at the end of the earth.
Pyramiden location is very close to the polar region. The distance is only 130
kilometers. The city can be reached through the capital of Svalbard,
Longyearbyen. Svalbard own pulse of the economy relies on coal pertambanganan
industry, fisheries and trapper. Entering the 21st century, the tourism
industry, education, advanced research, as well as advanced enterprise sort of
satellite relay station started growing rapidly.
Where the origin of the name Pyramiden? It turned out that the name originated from a mountain that has a shape like a pyramid. But that's not the main attraction of this city. Pyramiden city is regarded as the city at the end of planet Earth. So why to be considered as a ghost town? Check out his review below.
1910 Pyramiden began to have residents who came from Sweden. In 1927 the area was purchased by the Soviet Union Pyramiden. Pyramiden not just a city. Apparently here there are abundant coal reserves. Then the Soviets build a coal mine there. In 1998 the mine ceased operations there began and then abandoned its inhabitants. Former miners grave here is unique. The old cemetery is made of steel. this is to prevent the corpse lifted because of the ice. Its location is within about 30 minutes drive from the village.
Since coal mining closed, Pyramiden be lonely and like a ghost town. The population began to move. Several buildings have been destroyed, leaving debris. Buildings and houses there no more inhabitants. Pyramiden did not have a fixed population and settlements. Largely been abandoned.
However, there are some people who choose to live there. One was a tour guide. Indeed, today the former mining town into a tourist destination. There was also a small group of infrastructure maintenance workers, hotel personnel, as well as giving a tour for the tourists who come.
What is interesting is in at night. In this ghost town no night in the summer. In fact, in the early morning hours of the 3rd time we can see the sun rising from behind the mountains and illuminating the surrounding valleys. Yes, we can see the beautiful panorama of this unique natural phenomenon there.
The travelers can indeed come explore this dead city. In 2013 the number of tourists visiting Pyramiden increased dramatically. A re-opened there by maintaining its original form. Behind the buildings Pyramiden, looks so beautiful scenery. The city is surrounded by mountains of snow that is often shrouded by clouds. It's just that there are some restrictions for the tourists who come. They are not allowed to explore the buildings and homes without permission and protection. It is of course for security reasons.
It seems unique attractions Pyramiden, a ghost town in the northern polar ends of the world is indeed interesting to visit. Seeing and being there would be a challenge. What do you think about this Pyramiden City?
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