26 Forgotten Villages Around the World Being Reclaimed by Nature

16. The Haunting Ruins of Bannerman's Castle, USA

Bannerman's Castle, located on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River, was once a thriving military surplus warehouse. However, a series of fires and the decline of the business led to its abandonment in the mid-20th century. Today, the castle's ruins stand as a haunting reminder of its storied past. The village's story highlights the challenges of maintaining human-made structures in the face of natural forces. Bannerman's Castle's decaying walls, now overgrown with vegetation, offer a glimpse into the past and the resilience of the natural world in reclaiming human-made environments.