At the abandoned asbestos mine in Troodos, a world that has been thriving for decades, has now declined to nothing but ruins and ghosts of the past. The expanse of 13 square kilometers, at 1500 meters above sea level now hosts signs of both abandonment and new life.
In 1904 some of the local communities acquired the privilege of exploiting asbestos. Most of the workers lived in temporary constructions around the area of the mine, which later evolved into permanent residences, leading to the development of a community with schools, hospital and shops.
In the early 1980s, the mine ceased operations, leaving behind a vast area brutally dug up and deforested of all vegetation.
Today, in this vast expanse of land, besides the abandoned mine facilities, one can also find the Troodos Geopark Visitors’ Center, and the Troodos Botanical Gardens, as well as an artificial lake, which aims to create a biotope where crater created by excavations once stood.
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