42K views · 491 reactions | Coober Pedy, located in South Australia, calls itself the “opal mining capital of the world.” It’s also a remote and extreme place to live—70% of the population have chosen to live underground. | Atlas Obscura | Facebook

15K views · 43 reactions | Have you explored the underground world of Coober Pedy? ️ This special ABC News report from June 1988 showcases what it was like to stay in underground accomodation in the 80s. | ABC North and West | Facebook

Discover the fascinating underground town of Coober Pedy, where 80% of the population lives below the surface to escape the harsh Australian heat. Learn how this opal-mining town has transformed into a unique underground community. #aboriginal #mythology #dreamtime #australia #legend #mythology #ancienthistory Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-australia-oceania/80-percent-town-australia-lives-underground-009435 | Ancient Origins