Mysteries of the Abandoned Season 9, Episode 1: Derelict Housing of Protest

The Beached Leviathan

An enormous war machine lies stranded in a coastal grave along the beaches of Dagestan, Russia; experts investigate and uncover the ruins of an experimental Soviet ground-effect vehicle designed to strike fear in Western governments during the Cold War.

42 min

Desolation of Ponte City

A residential complex turns into a dystopian ruin in South Africa.

42 min

Bangkok's Ghost Tower

A luxurious skyscraper in Bangkok is now an eerily derelict ghost tower.

84 min

Ruins of the Nazi Resort

A majestic estate for the rich and powerful now lies abandoned in the highlands of Argentina; experts investigate and uncover a once struggling hotel that was transformed into a luxurious resort outpost for elite Nazi German sympathizers.

42 min

Romanian Royal Desolation

The ruins of a once lavish destination are now deserted in Romania.

42 min

Ruins of the Zoo Fortress

The ruins of a coastal fortress sit atop a jagged outcrop along the beaches of Wales; experts investigate and uncover a derelict 19th-century British fortification that housed a series of occupants, including an exotic, private zoo.

42 min

Hidden Hell of Angel Island

A cluster of military defensive structures among a quaint holiday village lie deserted on a San Francisco Bay island; experts investigate and uncover a mysterious Civil War outpost that conceals a dark and hellish history...

42 min

Ghost Village of Nazi Invaders

An eerie ghost village in west-central France, Oradour-sur-Glane, appears as if it were mysteriously abandoned and destroyed all at once; experts investigate and uncover the remains of a derelict settlement left as a memorial to a murderous WWII Nazi raid.

84 min

Remnants of Traitor Chateau

An opulent chateau perched in the middle of a lake now stands dilapidated in the Loire Valley of France; experts investigate and uncover the remains of a festering palace whose owner was labeled a traitor by France's most notorious king.

42 min

Remnants of Alien Contact

A facility housing two enormous satellites stands derelict in Georgia.

42 min

Psychiatric Ruins of Scotland

Ruins of an imposing mental health institution lie deserted in Scotland.

42 min

Desolate Remnants of Agdam

The remnants of a desolate ghost town are uncovered in Azerbaijan.

42 min

Hidden Tunnels of Gibraltar

A forgotten military fortification lies hidden in the Rock of Gibraltar.

42 min

Remnants of Rocket Complex

The remains of rocket testing facility lie in the Florida Everglades.

42 min

Secret Vaults of Scotland

Subterranean vaults lie hidden beneath the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland.

42 min

Ruins of Variety Theater

A once majestic theater now lies mysteriously derelict in Cleveland.

42 min

Curse of Cowboy Mountain

The bizarre remains of an Old West mining town lie mysteriously deserted high in the mountains of Maggie Valley, North Carolina; experts investigate and discover an abandoned ghost town theme park that some local residents believe carries a curse.

42 min

Castle of the Nazi Occult

A castle with an eerie attraction stands derelict in the Czech Republic.

42 min

Urban Ruins of Varosha

An entire city district of desolate streets and derelict buildings lies mysteriously untouched for decades in Eastern Cyprus; experts investigate and uncover a once opulent resort town suddenly entangled in a Turkish military invasion.

42 min

Historic Remains of USS Hornet

A legendary US Naval war vessel now stands as a monument to space exploration in Alameda, California; experts investigate and reveal how a formidable WWII aircraft carrier served a vital roll in historic Apollo spaceflight recovery missions.

42 min

Liberia’s Tower of Ruin

A disintegrating tower once a thriving cultural hub now stands hollow and derelict in Monrovia, Liberia; experts investigate and uncover a landmark skyscraper left to decay in the wake of a bloody political coup.