A dying giant in the middle of the desert | ABANDONED

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

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[@PaoloBonezzi]

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[@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.

[@birb7828]

@@FixitFrank your house

[@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.

[@trainzguy2472]

They were pretty common in turn-of-the century power stations. Electricity was a novel idea with great promise back then, so people built power stations to feel like temples dedicated to this new force, which to the public, was essentially magic. Many of them have cavernous halls with large windows and intricate decorations on the walls. Marble control panels with polished bronze fittings accentuated the turbine halls. They were built to evoke a sense of awe and wonder in anyone who stepped inside.

[@wdmm94]

If I am seeing correctly, it looks like all the field windings and armature copper windings have been stripped out of those generators. That and every other scap of copper wire in the place.

[@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.

[@3UZFE]

Only the best.

[@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.

[@3UZFE]

This place would have been incredible in it's prime. What a location. The late 19th / early 20th century technology and attention to detail that come with such projects is always impressive.

[@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.

[@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 🙏🙂

[@W4iteFlame]

Wow... I did not know there are still "ancient ruins" on this planet that the wanderer can use as a shelter

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

I always sleep in abandoned places😂

[@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..

[@jepolch]

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

[@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.👍

[@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🤩

[@dan2921]

Love these. I would try turning water valves to see if the peltonwheels turn.

[@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.

[@markmcc78]

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

[@mikemotorbike4283]

Yes, and it's because he takes the effort to research the location and share it with us.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Looks like a future location for a Mad Max movie!

[@boveauxgaal]

I’d watch that lol

[@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.

[@Fran_SG]

Sadly, everything is vandalized. Very cool!!!

[@steffenrosmus9177]

Well, what do you think happens, if you show those places on the Internet.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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🙂

[@demolitiondaz22]

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

[@williamwintemberg]

These two powerhouses are true relics of when mechanical devices and electrical systems came together in marriage at this scale. Sites as this are rare indeed. As said in the video, the remote area in which these generating stations are located aided greatly to what is left today. If these stations were located in an area that allowed easy access, most if not all equipment would have been scraped. What a treasure!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@Oxiid]

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

[@Vean-ql2yq]

You guys take exploration to the top level!❤

[@R118GSiVVC]

Good to have you back Bob!

[@KristianK9755]

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

[@revengefullobster4524]

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

[@carloscollomps1552]

11:31 It says "Fusion" or something, and arrow next to it "Excrement", and arrow on lever says "Don't touch (Probably also excrement)".

[@Metalstacker]

Awesome episode! This trip to Chili will be amazing, making great memories :)

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yes! Something different!

[@kellyslater1612]

Awesome im from Chile

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

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

[@richarddcvd8868]

Again, thank you for our tour!

[@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😇

[@JegesCaverMedve]

200kg cooper prise now in Middle Europe in a recycling center over 1250 Euro netto.

[@markmullin4246]

Kinda surprised with how things have become in world today, these are abandoned!? New subscriber, thanks for sharing, interesting.

[@Lagniappe.]

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

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for checking out!

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

That was really cool! One of my first jobs was working on a hydroelectric plant up in Yosemite National Park in the late 1970s! OSHA had only been created a few years ago and never reached the job! 11 men died on that job! Boilermaking is a rough job!!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

It was never put into action?😮 And that’s horrible and sad to hear…🙏🌹May they RIP.

[@MatthewMushrush]

I absolutely love your channel! What an amazing location.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks! Looking at its location it’s stunning😊

[@Aspiring-Hobo]

0:36 three legged dog

[@brendakrieger7000]

Very satisfying finds!

[@markdyson9190]

Missed you Bob. Love the videos!

[@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...

[@screwthecabal6453]

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

[@LostBuildings]

Amazing episode again Bob!

[@spragnionywrazenurbex]

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

[@shawncraft2814]

Amazing work Bob!!

[@AlexWatson-t1f]

A nice piece of Chile's industrial heritage

[@محمدالهادي-ش7ح]

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

[@Gillymonster18]

I’d love to camp and explore somewhere like this. Just cook bacon and look out on such a beautiful place.

[@chrisfulthorpe7006]

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

[@STB-1]

Another amazing series coming 👍 you never disappoint 🥇 thanks Bob

[@mick00000000002]

Nice god bless. Mick Australia 🇦🇺

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for checking! Hope to explore in Australia one day!

[@W4iteFlame]

I wonder if the soil there can be used to grow food

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Wouldn’t be a good idea.😬

[@josegarciacartes1851]

Saludos mirando este documental estando en atacama

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Ooo amazing! Will you visit some abandoned locations?

[@maurojuniomanausam]

Top dos tops mesmo... Gostei ótimo vídeo 😊

[@Astroponicist]

I wonder if it could be rebuilt & still be worth the work.

[@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 🙏

[@TattooedTraveler]

Nice bro, place looks wild 🤙

[@cattigereyes1]

It’s so dry, arid and empty of trees.

[@MrMathijs87]

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

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yes!

[@TOM2RN]

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

[@chaselong996]

You have two white dots on your camera sensor

[@l...]

Thank you for 50FPS

[@davidlewis967]

thank you Bob, for another amazing Video

[@beNi.ah1991]

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

[@123boat]

Brilliant video 👏

[@michaelwalter3399]

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

[@earlhafer8508]

What state or country is this place?

[@danman9156]

WOW! UNBELIEVEBLE!

[@christopherball7937]

You didn't mention why they closed these power plants

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

I did! Because of the closure of nearby nitrate guys

[@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😣

[@JDR1971]

Nice place for a beer!

[@Will3m2]

17:00!

[@Radiokot42]

Panels made of marble, crazy!

[@Abandoet]

Hi i from Sweden in Jonkoping its a abandet miltary bunker

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

O nice! Is it still a bit “intact”?

[@Abandoet]

Idk byt i think so

[@Abandoet]

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

[@hujiproductions8457]

A most excellent video.

[@einkasimir3478]

5:08 looks like youre waiting for the bus

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

😂😂

[@kevinmartin5489]

Great work.

[@GreyRockOne]

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

[@weltvonoben]

Great Find!

[@tinytattoomike7943]

That was so awesome 👏

[@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

[@chuck3441]

Why did they shut it off?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Closure of nearby nitrate towns

[@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”

[@robertthomas3364]

Very cool, guys!

[@TranscendentalAirwaves]

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

[@jocimarSantos-v8c]

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

[@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

[@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 :)

[@apopope72]

My country ❤

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Really liked it! 😁 more is coming up

[@ryanh3176]

That’s gotta be a fun lifestyle.

[@dodge33445]

What a great view to drink some beers to.

[@KOLEJ22DrogaPrzygody]

Good video , super

[@sherrysmithrice1973]

What desert.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

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

[@bret9741]

They could have kept this running to generate electricity. These old systems will run for ever with minimal maintenance. What’s even more of a shame is that deserts can be made arid. A small percentage of the water should be diverted to feed desert trees and plants. I’ve had an opportunity to see what Israel has done to the nation from WW2 until today. My grandfather documented Israel in 1950 taking thousands of photos all over the nation. Today Israel has completely transformed the desert and their long term plans is to fully restore the entire region to the lush fertile lands that Mesopotamia and N Africa were as little at 4000 years ago. Over grazing, non stop wars, over population and the total consumption of native trees stripped these areas of their ability to recover from drought and changes in weather.

[@PainNoire]

Merci.