These sand-swept images show the ghostly remains of what was once a mineral-rich mining community. In its heyday, the town of Kolmanskop, Namibia, was home to about 700 families. Now all that remains are empty homes filled with sand, while cast-off items such as bathtubs are scattered about the surrounding area. Over time, the sand of the stunning dunes that encircle the town of Kolmanskop has been blown towards the abandoned residences, coating everything from streets to the interiors of houses and workshops. Here: Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)





Kolmankop, an abandoned mining town in Namibia. (Photo by David Ogden/Caters News)