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Historic Places: Stories & Places to Explore

Discover why the Temple of Santiago at Quechula appears above a Mexican reservoir, what its ruins reveal, and why old photographs cannot predict a visit. Look beyond old abandoned-place photographs to restoration, conservation and changing access at six sites, from Detroit to Bulgaria and Japan.

Start with Quechula’s Submerged Church: The Story Behind the Photos and 6 Abandoned-Place Stories That Did Not End With the Photograph.