Humberstone saltpeter works (UNESCO world heritage), Chile, old ghost mining town and factory (Atacama desert)- Church pictured

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Declared UNESCO world heritage in 2005, now on the in danger list, Santa Laura and Humberstone were saltpeter works that produced great wealth for Chile

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Iquique, Atacama desert, Chile
Photo credit: © Maxime Dube / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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