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Ruins, from ancient temples to 17th century fortresses, have long fascinated us. Their crumbling beauty attests to past generations, lost cultures, and an ever-changing world where nothing lasts forever.
从远古的寺庙到17世纪的城堡，长久以来，废墟令我们深深着迷。它们那残缺的美向我们印证着已经过去的年代、已然消逝 的文明，让我们知道世界一直在变，没有什么能永恒存在。

With the rise of aerial drones, we now have a fresh perspective on ruins, lending a new sense of awe to what remains. Take for example this incredible shot by Mark Cunich submitted to SkyPixel, a community for aerial photographers and filmmakers. The arresting view shows off Sigiriya, a 1,600-year-old rock fortress in Sri Lanka that dramatically rises 660 feet above the forest floor.
随着无人机航拍的兴起，我们现在可以从全新的视角俯瞰废墟，对残存的景观心生全新的敬畏之情。比如，下面这张不可思议的照 片——它是马克·楚尼奇上交给“天空之城”（航拍摄影师和制片人社区）的一幅作品——就展现了锡吉里耶的壮观美景，那是斯里兰卡一座有1600年历史的石堡，惊人地屹立于森林之上660英尺高处。

1,600-year-old rock fortress in Sri Lanka
上图：斯里兰卡1600年历史的石堡

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2. Ruins of an ancient castle in Slawikow, Poland
波兰斯拉维克瓦的古堡废墟

Aerial photographer Witold Jermolowicz captured this overhead shot of an abandoned castle in Poland using a DJI drone equipped with an FC350 camera. As evidenced by the photo, the forest is now right at home inside the castle walls.
航拍摄影师维托德·勒莫洛维兹用DJI无人机和FC350摄像机从空中俯拍了波兰的一座废弃城堡。从照片上可以看出，现在森林已经占据了城墙内部。

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3．The ruins of the Ixmoja Pyramid at Coba
科巴的伊克斯摩雅金字塔废墟

What remains of the Ixmoja Pyramid in the ancient Mayan city of Coba, Mexico, emerges from the jungle in this beautiful shot from photographer Dave Wiley. Ixmoja, a pyramid you can climb, is the tallest in the region and offers spectacular views of the rain forest.
在摄影师戴夫·韦利这张美丽的照片中，我们看到墨西哥科巴玛雅古城内的伊克斯摩雅金字塔废墟被丛林密密环绕着。伊克斯摩雅是一座你可以攀爬的金字塔，也是该区域的至高点，从那里可以看到壮美的雨林景观。

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4．Abandoned theme park in Japan
日本的废弃主题公园

Nara Dreamland in Japan is one of many abandoned amusement parks around the world permanently closed and left for nature to consume. As this shot from aerial photographer Jordy Meow shows, the brush and trees in only a decade's time are starting to claim portions of the park's roller coaster.
日本奈良梦想世界主题公园是世界上诸多被废弃的游乐园之一，它已永久关闭，被大自然占领。从航拍摄影师乔迪·米欧这张照片中可以看到，在短短十年间，草木植物就已在过山车上安了家。

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5．The remains of Olsztyn Castle in Poland
波兰的奥尔斯丁城堡废墟

Photographer Witold Jermolowicz captured another gorgeous ruin in Poland, this time of a cliffside 14th-century castle overlooking the village of Olsztyn. Abandoned in 1665, it remains an attractive tourist destination thanks to its idyllic setting and impressive, free-standing prison tower.
摄影师维托德·勒莫洛维兹还拍摄了另一处壮丽的波兰废墟，这回是悬崖边一座俯瞰奥尔斯丁村庄的14世纪古堡。它在1665后就被废弃了，此后一直是一处旅游胜地，因为它洋溢着浓浓的田园风，还有令人印象深刻的独栋监狱塔楼。

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6．The ruins of Kos Island, Greece
希腊科斯岛废墟

Kos Island in Greece is littered with beautiful monuments and ruins, reflecting its use throughout antiquity as an important trading center. As aerial photographer Andrea Leone shows in this image, to get a clear picture of the layout of some ruins, sometimes it's best to view them from above.
废弃的科斯岛上有很多漂高的石碑和遗迹，说明它在古代曾被用作重要的交易中心。从航拍摄影师安德里亚·利昂这张照片中可以看出，要想得到一些废墟的清晰布局图，有时候最好用俯拍。

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7．The hollow beauty of the Château de la Ferte-Vidame
维达姆城堡的空寂之美

Aerial photographer Emmanuel Bégué captured the overhead ruins of the Château de la Ferte-Vidame, an abandoned 14th century estate outside Paris. While the lawn appears maintained, the once-impressive gardens have disappeared, leaving behind nothing but a footprint of their former beauty.
航拍摄影师伊曼纽尔·贝格拍下了这张维达姆城堡废墟俯瞰图，它是巴黎城外一座被遗弃的14世纪庄园。尽管草地看上去维护良好，但曾经惊艳一时的花园早已消失不见，徒留往昔美景的绰约印迹。