Sewell Mining Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Chile, is an early 20th-century company town built into a steep Andean slope for copper miners. Its colorful wooden buildings, staircases, and industrial remnants showcase a unique urban design adapted to rugged terrain and a now-abandoned mining legacy. Recognized for its historical and cultural significance, it stands as a testament to Chile’s industrial past.

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