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56 Unbelievable Things People Stumbled Upon In The Desert That Nobody Can Quite Explain

56 Unbelievable Things People Stumbled Upon In The Desert That Nobody Can Quite Explain

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Have you ever considered that in our culture, sand often symbolizes time? This is not only because sand was used to fill hourglasses in ancient times, but also because desert sand perfectly preserves old buildings and other objects abandoned by people many years and centuries ago.
People often travel through deserts, despite the sheer difficulty of survival there, and sometimes they make the most incredible discoveries. From artsy statues to abandoned diners, from rusted car skeletons to whole forgotten towns – here’s a brilliant collection of such discoveries, especially for you!
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#21 Abandoned Town (Kolmanskop, Namibia)

Abandoned Town (Kolmanskop, Namibia)
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Desert explorers might also encounter the work of some daring artists – for example, a surreal statue half-buried in sand, or even a huge hand peeking out from the ground, as if a giant were lurking below.

Incidentally, this hand-shaped sculpture, found in the Chilean desert, is also featured in our collection, and you can see for yourself how impressive yet eerie it actually looks.

#22 Shipwreck In The Mersey Deserts

Shipwreck In The Mersey Deserts
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#23 A Few Days Ago I’ve Slept Inside This Abandoned Ship In A Desert Of Uzbekistan

A Few Days Ago I’ve Slept Inside This Abandoned Ship In A Desert Of Uzbekistan
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#24 I Didn’t Expect The Desert To Be This Fascinating

I Didn’t Expect The Desert To Be This Fascinating
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Anyway, people have always been drawn to the unknown, and the rustling of myriad grains of sand, many of which date back to the time of the dinosaurs, eternally sings the soothing song of life. It tells us that nothing lasts forever under these stars, but you can always encounter something new, something interesting and captivating.

So now, our dear readers, please feel free to explore this collection to the very end, and maybe add your own incredible finds, in case you, too, have ever made your way through the desert.

#25 Found In The Desert

Found In The Desert
Found roadside on the way to Joshua Tree. Literal desert; there doesn't appear to be a nearby water source. Several melon/squash fruits attached. I took a pic to show the rangers; they didn't know.
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#26 This Abandoned Restaurant In The Middle Of The Desert

This Abandoned Restaurant In The Middle Of The Desert
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#27 It Really Is 115ºf, And This Sonoran Desert Tortoise Is Digging Down Into A Bit Shade

It Really Is 115ºf, And This Sonoran Desert Tortoise Is Digging Down Into A Bit Shade
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#28 The Things You Find In The Desert

The Things You Find In The Desert
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#29 Found In The Desert Outside Of Roswell, New Mexico

Found In The Desert Outside Of Roswell, New Mexico
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#30 Burned-Out Train Car Hidden In The Desert

Burned-Out Train Car Hidden In The Desert
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#31 This Car In The Vegas Desert

This Car In The Vegas Desert
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#32 Abandoned Railroad In The Desert

Abandoned Railroad In The Desert
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#33 I Found This Rock In The Desert That Looks Like Africa

I Found This Rock In The Desert That Looks Like Africa
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#34 This Rock I Found In The Desert With A Surface Pattern That Resembles Lightning Burns

This Rock I Found In The Desert With A Surface Pattern That Resembles Lightning Burns
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#35 These Dogs Wearing Goggles To Protect Their Eyes In The Sonoran Desert

These Dogs Wearing Goggles To Protect Their Eyes In The Sonoran Desert
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#36 Mojave Desert, Nevada

Mojave Desert, Nevada
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#37 I Keep Finding These Stones Near Quartzsite, AZ. They Are Usually A Mix Of Clearish To White, With Sometimes Orange In Patches Or In Lines

I Keep Finding These Stones Near Quartzsite, AZ. They Are Usually A Mix Of Clearish To White, With Sometimes Orange In Patches Or In Lines
They will have a white rind if it hasn’t been broken off. They look “puddled” or blobbed when they are forming, with occasional thumbprint patterns or circular patterns. I scratch tested them with glass and a thumbtack; none left a mark. I smashed one open, and it took some effort. I was thinking quartz because it’s Quartzsite, but I’m not sure.
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#38 First Time Out And Found This Strange Manhole Thing A Few Inches Down. Out In The Middle Of The Desert

First Time Out And Found This Strange Manhole Thing A Few Inches Down. Out In The Middle Of The Desert
wzl46 replied:

"That’s an irrigation valve. It’s attached to an underground pipe, and the cap is removed to let water flow and flood the field or yard where it’s located. There are gates upstream that are opened or closed based on which area is going to get irrigated."
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#39 Clown Museum With A 100 Year Old Cemetory Right Next To It... In A Town With 2000 People, Tonopah, Nevada

Clown Museum With A 100 Year Old Cemetory Right Next To It... In A Town With 2000 People, Tonopah, Nevada
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#40 Random Piece Of Street In The Middle Of The Desert

Random Piece Of Street In The Middle Of The Desert
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