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The Miner's Graveyard

Today, mining is nowhere near as dangerous as it once was. Back in the day, whole towns were created in the desert, with many workers leaving their homes and setting up shop to take on this dangerous task. This was the case in the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile. Thousands of workers traveled to this place - which is considered one of the driest places on earth - to work in the mines.

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However, the graveyard for this place is bigger than the town itself. The high heat and the dangerous work meant that these workers signed up for their deaths - and the graveyard now serves as a reminder of their sacrifice.