A dying giant in the middle of the desert | ABANDONED

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In this episode I travel to Chile with Frank and start my roadtrip through the Atacama desert, which has a rich industrial past.
Our first location is the Sloman dam, which opened in 1911 and closed in 1965. In 1980 the site was declared as a national historical monument, but despite its status, the site is in a neglected state.
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[@PaoloBonezzi]

13.oo

[@FixitFrank]

I have said it before but I will say it again. Bob you really have top notch videos. Thanks for making the trips, sleeping on the ground and pooping in bushes to bring us these. Best UE content on YT in my humble opinion.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks! Many of these are shot in a hurry, but I do try to make the best out of it😊 🙏

[@FixitFrank]

​@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath well whatever you are doing freaking works. I honeslty look forward to Sundays just for your videos. I wish there was somewhere cool near me to suggest to you.

[@tom_123]

British, German and Swedish machinery, in that far off location. Amazing place.

[@causewaykayak]

Yes, I'm sentimental. I trained in mech. engineering at the BTH (English Electric) works in Rugby England. I bet the patterns for casting those parts are still in the pattern store by the foundry. They never threw anything away in case replacements were ever needed.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

English Electric? You have to check this episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWTdgJ-chtuVis0 Thanks for watching guys!

[@causewaykayak]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath Watched in fascination. You must have walked for hours around those caverns. Great film.

[@deepsea631]

Thanks for pointing out the marble panel fronts. I've been working in industrial controls for over 30 years and I've never seen anything like that... very cool.

[@levigato125]

I just visited a hydroelectric power plant in my state two weeks ago. It was built in 1910 in the desert also. White River Falls power plant, Oregon.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Cool! Nice surrounding also😎

[@charlesyoung7436]

I'm surprised that Bitcoin miners haven't found this hydroelectric reservoir.

[@Fran_SG]

Sadly, everything is vandalized. Very cool!!!

[@beachcomberbloke462]

Bob,thanks for taking the risks to open our eyes to this incredible place. I always think there is a romantic melancholy to these abandoned industrial sites.👍

[@jepolch]

Bob, I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking us to a place most people will never see.

[@markmcc78]

I have to agree with the other posts, you guys are putting out the best urban explorer videos on KZbin! Bravo!! 🙌

[@PGHdrift]

Man this was to short of such an interesting place in the desert which you would not expect. And also would think be more of a town around such a source of water and power without the pollution of the water.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Much more coming up! Complete ghost towns🤩

[@clefmandj]

I live in santiago de chile and im very happy and surprised to see you guys in my country. i recomend you to visit el cementerio general in santiago full of different kind of architectures. welcome and enjoy. Greetings

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Nice! I ended my trip in Santiago de Chile😄 I explored many places in the Atacama desert.

[@clefmandj]

this one blow my mind. i didn't know about that dam being Chilean. thanks for sharing this documentaries I'll be attempt for those are coming.

[@demolitiondaz22]

Simply WOW. Your videos, and locations are just amazing, thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@kellyslater1612]

Awesome im from Chile

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Cool ! I went to some nice locations here, I loved Chile😇😇

[@alejiba]

Bob, nice to see you in my country, the only bad thing is that here it is extremely difficult to find historical locations without being vandalized, unless you have permanent guards. I hope you had a good time here.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

I found some cool things! And indeed most of the time they were guarded. Really liked Chile! Thanks for checking.

[@larrygilbert7273]

17:30 Those cubicles were where the high voltage breakers sat. The were inserted and removed (racked in and out) using a jacking mechanism.

[@manuelolmedo8809]

Gracias Bob por llevar nuestro hermoso Desierto de Atacama, a lugares muy lejanos. Hermoso video, con gusto a poco 😢. Ojalá pudieras hacer videos un poco más extendidos, porque material hay de sobra aquí. Soy de Antofagasta y amo este desierto y todo los vestigios históricos que hay diseminados en este desierto. Ojalá subas videos de las Oficinas Salitreras convertidas en pueblos fantasmas: Humberstone, Pedro de Valdivia, Chacabuco y un sin fin de pueblos... ¡Felicitaciones!

[@djsi38t]

Nice...What an amazing look at the Atacama desert today.That water is so out of place in such a vast dry and dusty location.What an amazing adventure...You my friend are truly living...100%alive and taking life by the reigns..

[@john316godlovesyou5]

Thank you Bob for investing so much of your time and resources to making these videos! Your viewers understand that what you do can be dangerous and involves risks! Be safe and God bless you!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks a million John! Appreciated 🙏🙂

[@screwthecabal6453]

I really envy you guys. You manage to capture the most awesome shots and find the most awesome places!

[@squadman3376]

If you are still in Chile, or next time you go, visit Sewell. An abandoned mining town town way up in the Andes Mountains. Amazing place.

[@STB-1]

Another amazing series coming 👍 you never disappoint 🥇 thanks Bob

[@Lagniappe.]

Really cool to see places so far out that time has forgotten.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for checking out!

[@Oxiid]

@14:27 it says "Verkstaden Kristinehamn Sweden" which translates to "The workshop Kristinehamn (city)"

[@revengefullobster4524]

Great to see you back out there! Good stuff sir!

[@richarddcvd8868]

Again, thank you for our tour!

[@KristianK9755]

Hi Bob. Extraordinary place,love it! Good video,as usual.

[@danlowe8684]

2:10 - It appears a section of the wing wall on the right has slumped down. Only about 5000 acre-feet stored so I doubt it would be devasting if collapse occurred. I wonder if the river was used to deliver some of the materials. The transport and handling of materials was a huge undertaking, let alone the building of the structures in such a remote location. Awesome video!!

[@R118GSiVVC]

Good to have you back Bob!

[@behi.ah1991]

thank you bro, I will watch it and enjoy your special exploring, thanks 🙏😎👌

[@shawncraft2814]

Amazing work Bob!!

[@MatthewMushrush]

I absolutely love your channel! What an amazing location.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks! Looking at its location it’s stunning😊

[@justacentrist4147]

Very sad if this was in Europe, canada, or the US it would be beautifully preserved

[@mstevens113]

Or trashed to the point its recognisable...

[@QualityCraftsmen]

Stunning location! You know how to pick great spots. :)

[@davidlewis967]

thank you Bob, for another amazing Video

[@user-zn3vx9ig3i]

اشكرك على هذه الفديوهات النادره استمر وسوف نكون من متابعيك ولك التحيه

[@lucysluckyday]

Was that Iquique city in the beginning segment? Yeah there are some amazing ghost towns up on the plateau areas above that region.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

We started in Iquique indeed! Some ghost towns are coming up! 🙂

[@maurojuniomanausam]

Top dos tops mesmo... Gostei ótimo vídeo 😊

[@user-uc5um3io2j]

A nice piece of Chile's industrial heritage

[@LostBuildings]

Amazing episode again Bob!

[@markdyson9190]

Missed you Bob. Love the videos!

[@chrisfulthorpe7006]

Wow! So cool to see that in a barren landscape! Thx bob :)

[@l...]

Thank you for 50FPS

[@kevinmartin5489]

Great work.

[@danman9156]

WOW! UNBELIEVEBLE!

[@Will3m2]

17:00!

[@TattooedTraveler]

Nice bro, place looks wild 🤙

[@donchicone]

You should go to Argentina also, there are some nice abandoned buildings to take a look over there.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

It’s on my list to go😁😁😁 Have some abandoned places, but looking for more🙂

[@weltvonoben]

Great Find!

[@hujiproductions8457]

A most excellent video.

[@Gumper30]

The video is great, as your videos always are! However, I'd recommend that you consider changing the title to read "a dying giant" rather than "a giant dying". Right now, the title can be interpreted as you visiting a place where a large amount of literal death has happened (which might turn away some viewers or make them feel misled), rather than conveying that you're visiting a place where large things are deteriorating and metaphorically dying.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks a lot! Changed it😇

[@tinytattoomike7943]

That was so awesome 👏

[@josegarciacartes1851]

Saludos mirando este documental estando en atacama

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Ooo amazing! Will you visit some abandoned locations?

[@JDR1971]

Nice place for a beer!

[@GreyRockOne]

Very cool Bob, I'd like it if you spent more time in the belly of the beast(s), Thank you!

[@robertthomas3364]

Very cool, guys!

[@123boat]

Brilliant video 👏

[@PainNoire]

Merci.

[@michaelwalter3399]

2:06 :At this point it's only the second driest place on Earth.

[@huongtrinh8609]

I love the work you are doing and sharing your amazing videos on Gan jing world. Welcome to the new world! Thank you!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@Radiokot42]

Panels made of marble, crazy!

[@dodge33445]

What a great view to drink some beers to.

[@user-lo1bk5vy4d]

Alguem poderia me responder porque tem coisas escritas em português no local?

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Love the camp spot and exploration you guys always kick ass ! Bacon in the morning and its always twice as good when you are camping!

[@earlhafer8508]

What state or country is this place?

[@einkasimir3478]

5:08 looks like youre waiting for the bus

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

😂😂

[@patrickbass3542]

Looks like a great place to install a hydroelectric system and vacation resort!!!!!

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Nice explore, not a big place but for that time big enough i guess, with a dam in the area they could have made a nice place too live, strange that they did not do that.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Really BIG places coming up Rolf ! But for a location where this was located it is big I didn’t make it up myself: “giant in the desert”

[@Rlfa84]

Du kannst natürlich diese App spielen und täglich an anderen Orten Angeln und es ist ja soo toll. Oder du machst dich auf Schusters Rappen auf und beguckst es Dir in echt. Nicht mit dem Flugzeug und nicht mitm FlixBus ,Verschwendest dein Leben nicht mit imaginärem Angeln sondern machst es im RL und fängst endlich an zu Leben!! Mag eure Videos und den Wink mit der Unterhaltung, die Gebäude aus Barbaria die WIR einst bauten und eure ganze Art :)

[@TOM2RN]

Will the last one leaving please turn out the lights. We don’t build things like we used to.

[@spragnionywrazenurbex]

Bob, as always great footage! Place have nice vibe - old power plant in postapo climate.

[@apopope72]

My country ❤

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Really liked it! 😁 more is coming up

[@curtbilyeu8701]

the sad part is this equipment was built so well and so heavy duty, if it wasnt destroyed by thievs and vandels it probabley could have benn cleaned up and restarted to this day..

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yup! But it’s outdated and too far away from the civilized world to make it a tourist attraction

[@KOLEJ22DrogaPrzygody]

Good video , super

[@GreenscreenHans]

Hi i from Sweden in Jonkoping its a abandet miltary bunker

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

O nice! Is it still a bit “intact”?

[@GreenscreenHans]

Idk byt i think so

[@GreenscreenHans]

And just saying i love you videos my favorit is de russia carrier

[@MrMathijs87]

Lekker weer Bob! Was dit tijdens je laatste trip die kant op?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yes!

[@Electronzap]

Hi Bob! I don't think I am showing up in the chat.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

You didn’t but thanks for joining the premiere!😎👋

[@Electronzap]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath I didn't realize I got here seconds before it ended. In a couple other premiers nobody responded to me in chat, but did in the reply section. I'll try again next time and see if I show up. Take care buddy! I'll watch the whole video now :)

[@InFamousProductions]

I dont' know why it isn't restored and brought back to use. the dam I sin place, so the hardest part is done. at some point, it will be rebuilt. when all the good farmland has houses built on them, to house stupid people.

[@justacentrist4147]

It's too far away from anything and produced too little power to be worth running powerlines over such a great distance

[@InFamousProductions]

@@justacentrist4147 power would be a reason to create .

[@justacentrist4147]

@@InFamousProductions not much reason to create anything in an empty inhospitable. Desert.

[@InFamousProductions]

@@justacentrist4147 there is always possibilities. the Sahara was a paradise once. those generators could bring water and create food and life. life is always ready to start. someday, that land will become priceless when the world has destroyed all the good farmland. which is happening very quickly.

[@justacentrist4147]

@@InFamousProductions I think your out to lunch there bud

[@chuck3441]

Why did they shut it off?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Closure of nearby nitrate towns

[@ehsanasefi]

like done 👍👌❤️🌹

[@sherrysmithrice1973]

What desert.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

The driest desert on the planet😎 You’ll see more of this landscape in the next episodes

[@TranscendentalAirwaves]

I don't get it, they label it a historic site yet have obviously just let it sit and rot.

[@kenwittlief255]

those hydroelectric dams were built when Nikola Tesla was still alive and active in the power industry BTW, the copper is missing from the coils of those generators

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks.. yes I know.. unfortunately.. it’s always the first part that goes missing at those generators😣

[@olegphilonenco6486]

Привет парни

[@berteisenbraun7415]

2 thing's More Star Shots, where was the Real Fishing 🎣 🤔

[@foodfoodies3764]

Omfoom 😮😮😮

[@Gordonseries385]

👍

[@masterspin7796]

They need to remove these dams and restore the river...

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

No point - the flow in the slipway shows the water going in is matching the water going out, so the river downstream is flowing at it's natural levels.

[@masterspin7796]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes The fish can't migrate...

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@masterspin7796 That's what the star-step spillways solve, for those species that do go out to the Ocean - not all species do.

[@jonashillestav12]

Lite kort video 🇸🇪

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Longer ones coming up!🤩

[@InvisibleCitizen]

Who needed this electrical power generation?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

The nitrate towns

[@InvisibleCitizen]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath Oh okay. Those mining towns were out there.

[@Goethetractor]

🙏🏻👍🏻🇭🇺

[@giorgiogiogio6445]

Ottimo video a parte la pubblicità....peccato...

[@bobmirror7164]

Ah ha ha ha. Dude. It is only two miles of dirt off the main road.

[@dodge33445]

I feel like they should take the DAMS out now..... Let the water free flow the way it DID before they damned it up... You know? Especially when you look at the 2nd dam.... Its almost dried the river up....

[@lutomson3496]

He leaves out the history of Chile, Peru, Boliva wars over history but instead does this waxing poetic garbage and some more fake media propaganda on what really happened and his lack of knowledge about hydro generation, distribution and transmission are even worse

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

😂I just tell facts told by many people. More about the history in another episode🙃