/r/TheForgottenDepths
This subreddit is a place for those interested in abandoned mines and other various disused tunnels and underground facilities. Feel free to post exploration videos, pictures, stories, history, or anything related to the abandoned underground world.
This subreddit is a place for those interested in abandoned mines and other various disused tunnels and underground facilities. Please follow all rules for both the sub and the website in general.
Other subs you might like:
Rusty Rails: All about old railroad tracks
Abandoned Porn: Awesome pics of abandoned places around the world.
Urban exploration: The art of trespassing.
Subterranean: For the less creepy less abandoned parts the underground world.
Submechanophobia: The fear of partially or fully submerged man-made objects.
Rules:
Posts must talk about abandoned underground facilities, posts about tunnels or mines still in use have a home elsewhere.
Reposts don't warrant a ban but spam does.
All reddit rules apply, and abusive behaviour will result in a permanent ban.
Absolutely no location specifics in the post or the comments, only by PM. This rule is for the preservation of the location, and the safety of those without the experience to explore safely.
If you think this sub can be made better, or would like to become a mod and help keep it running, message /u/Dragonborn1995 or /u/ChewyUbleck.
Entering abandoned mines is not recommended.
Remember that these places are old and can be extremely dangerous. For this reason only those with the proper gear and experience should enter an abandoned mine or tunnel. Read more in the link below:
Hazards and risks of abandoned mine exploration
If you do decide to visit an abandoned mine, please respect the site itself as well as the property owner (if applicable).
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. Last of all, have fun, don't be an ass, and be safe!
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Descending the Flooded Shaft in Abandoned Fluorite Mine
23:42 UTC
New video up and this is the start of a 3 part series where we explore a vast, mine with flooded tunnels, loose shale and vast workings. Join us in part 1 as we battle through the first part of the mine where we have flooded tunnels and workings in this very impressive mine :
18:50 UTC
The basement of an abandoned power plant in Philadelphia [OC]
19:29 UTC
In this new and exciting urbex adventure, we’ll take you with us to explore a fascinating Austro-Hungarian mountain fortification, built between 1904 and 1907. You can find more detailed information on the description below the video.
12:22 UTC
New video up, and in this one, we explore a small valley, very forgotten time time which is inhabited by abandoned mines and their infrastructure, including a mystery mine inside a culvert!
18:48 UTC
New video up, and in this one, we explore a small valley, very forgotten time time which is inhabited by abandoned mines and their infrastructure, including a mystery mine inside a culvert!
18:48 UTC
Abandoned Japanese Military Tunnel System (video)
As seen by evidence in the video, the tunnel was used for some period of time post war however it is now completely abandoned. I have another (27min) video of the system I took when I returned weeks later with friends.
I also panicked and raced out as quickly as I could at the end because I psyched myself out.
18:35 UTC
Alaska is wet and I have a rendezvous with death.
Blackpantslegion for audio. 7hrs condensed into 2 minutes.
11:55 UTC
End of the mine
00:45 UTC
New video up! In this one, we come across this abandoned mine, the conditions inside we were not prepared for, but thought, bugger it, lets go anyway. See what happens!
18:52 UTC
A flooded bunker from 1960s in an abandoned factory in China
The bunker was built in a large, local government owned textile mill. It was quite common to build bunkers in public places from 1950-1970s. I went to explore this factory in April 2024 with 2 friends, and accidentally found this bunker. The hatch was moved open by us, and I was the only one thin enough to get inside.
18:28 UTC
Many miles long Norwegian mine with 300 feet ladder
12:35 UTC
Erdstall?
Can anyone enlighten us about the Erdstall? I am not from Europe and just now heard the name. Thanks!
I did get some information from Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erdstall
20:55 UTC
Claustrophobic Search for the Master Cave
MASTER CAVE SEARCH - The Goodluck Mine Project ⚒️ In this instalment of Goodluck we go back to Calladine’s Dig to continue searching for the Via Gellia Master Cave , by expanding access to a potential continuation into natural passage , Dave will again resort to “Chemical Persuation” 💣💥 to help in. Full video link: https://youtu.be/99L__Aj9Y3wsi=RqQCEyW_catFm7tc Dating back to 1830 , the Good luck Mine was worked for lead in Via gellia near Cromford Derbyshire until it’s abandonment decades later, Back since the 1960s the Good luck mine preservation society has dedicated their efforts to preserve the mines history and opening old collapsed and run in areas to make it accessible to the public , please find more information in the link here http://www.goodluckmine.org.uk
19:09 UTC
In Search of the Via Gellia Master Cave
MASTER CAVE SEARCH - The Goodluck Mine Project ⚒️ In this instalment of Goodluck we go back to Calladine’s Dig to continue searching for the Via Gellia Master Cave , by expanding access to a potential continuation into natural passage , Dave will again resort to “Chemical Persuation” 💣💥 to help in. Dating back to 1830 , the Good luck Mine was worked for lead in Via gellia near Cromford Derbyshire until it’s abandonment decades later, Back since the 1960s the Good luck mine preservation society has dedicated their efforts to preserve the mines history and opening old collapsed and run in areas to make it accessible to the public , please find more information in the link here http://www.goodluckmine.org.uki
17:16 UTC
Splish splash in the depths of Alaska
Level 400ft 4hrs to get here.
15:26 UTC
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