KOLMANSKOPPE

Once a thriving diamond mining settlement—and one of the richest towns in Africa—Kolmanskop, in the Namib Desert, is now among the world’s most hauntingly beautiful ghost towns. Its grand German-style houses, left to the desert winds, slowly fill with drifting sand, transforming ordinary rooms into surreal, dreamlike landscapes. This striking contrast between fading elegance and relentless nature makes Kolmanskop an enduring icon for photographers and travelers alike.