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Potosi

The Andean town of Potosi had around 1,200 inhabitants but was evacuated and its residents dispersed to create the Uribante reservoir that now feeds a hydroelectric dam.But the dry spell has revealed eerie remnants: the church, demolished houses, a cemetery, a square.Normally only the church spire can be seen sticking out of the 20-square-km reservoir.

The steeple of the church of the town Potosi as it's normally seenShare this article...Share|Name: Town: Comment You have 1000 characters left..

Source: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/815106-drought-uncovers-hidden-underwater-village

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