Abandoned Soviet Wonders: From Island Fortresses to Frozen Mines

Places like this abandoned Soviet mine in the Kyshtym region (which unlike other Soviet mines, at least it’s not radioactive) seems to be very exciting to urban explorers.

WebUrbanist has a list of abandoned "wonders" of the former Soviet Union (from island fortresses to frozen mines): Link, Via: Neatorama

Urban Archeology: "Submerged Wonders of The World"

Bay of Cambay, India: A few years back discovered the remains of a vast 9,500 year old city. This submerged ruin has intact architecture and human remains. More significantly, this find predates all finds in the area by over 5,000 years, forcing historians to reevaluate their understanding of the history of civilazation in the region. The find has been termed Dwarka, or the ‘Golden City,’ after an ancient city-in-the sea said to belong to the Hindu god Krishna. Via: Web Urbanist

"Deserted Wonders of The Modern World"

Bangkok, Thailand: This former Russian Embassy, including the century-old Luang Sathorn Mansion, is remarkably preserved despite being long abandoned. Sound-proofed and metal-lined walls tell the story of what was once a Russian intelligence stronghold during the Cold War. Pieces of intelligence and communications equipment are strewn about, but much of the architecture and decor remain intact. Via; Web Urbanist

"Lost Caverns and Buried Cities"

Kapadokya, Turkey is home to hundreds of linked rooms that, together, form an ancient system of underground cities over 2,500 years old. Areas are separated by narrow corridors lit once lit by oil lamps as well as other architectural devices for maximizing the defensibility of the spaces. Settlement initially started on the surface, then slowly moved underground over time. Within the link you will also see other Lost Caverns and Buried Cities, along with videos. Via Web Urbanist

Amazing Underground wonders

Places we get to see through the net, that we would never otherwise get to experience in life. " 7 Underground Wonders of the World."