an old stone building in the middle of a field

Veronika Wölfelová

People walk through an ancient desert village with sandstone buildings.

Kuldhara is an abandoned village located about 18 km from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India, established around the 13th century by the Paliwal Brahmins. Once a prosperous settlement known for its skilled agricultural community, Kuldhara was mysteriously abandoned overnight around 1825, with legends attributing the mass exodus to oppressive demands by the local ruler and a subsequent curse placed on the site. Today, the village stands in ruins and is famous as a haunted tourist attraction, showcasing remnants of its historic houses, temples, and the enduring mystery surrounding its desertion.

Rohit Dey

a set of steps leading up to a building with potted plants

Dean Milenkovic

VLADISLAV BOGUTSKI

a rusted old truck sitting in the middle of a field

doorkeepers

a brick wall and a building covered in snow

Nadiia Ganzhyi

man in black and white checkered dress shirt standing in front of gray concrete wall

Abandoned village