Living on the edge: The terrifying truth behind 'suicide homes'
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In some parts of the world, people live in conditions that defy logic and challenge our understanding of safety.
What appears to be an idyllic setting at first glance quickly reveals a far more dangerous reality.
A community in one such location has defied all odds, living on the edge—literally.
Nestled precariously on the edge of a 60-metre cliff, a row of flimsy homes hung just inches from the rocks below.
These colourful rooftops, found in Bolivia’s El Alto, might seem picturesque at first, but their location posed a life-threatening risk.
Known as ‘Suicide Homes’, these fragile structures seemed to teeter on the verge of disaster, with local residents refusing to leave despite the danger.
Experts and city officials warned of ongoing erosion, which only increased the risk of collapse.
At the base of the cliff lay a jagged escarpment, which made the situation even more perilous. Still, the residents of these homes carried on with their lives, defying the odds in a terrifying environment.
These precarious homes weren’t just places to live but served as workspaces for Aymara shamans, or yatiris.
These spiritual healers, known for their community-based medical practices, used the small, box-like rooms to carry out their rituals.
Yatiris believed that human health was deeply connected to nature and often communicated with spirits to ensure well-being.
They made offerings to Pachamama, or Earth Mother, within the safety of these dangerous homes, despite their risks.
As these homes continue to hang on the edge of disaster, one has to wonder: what would it take for the residents to finally leave? Is it sheer defiance, or is there something more keeping them in this dangerous place? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
What appears to be an idyllic setting at first glance quickly reveals a far more dangerous reality.
A community in one such location has defied all odds, living on the edge—literally.
Nestled precariously on the edge of a 60-metre cliff, a row of flimsy homes hung just inches from the rocks below.
These colourful rooftops, found in Bolivia’s El Alto, might seem picturesque at first, but their location posed a life-threatening risk.
Known as ‘Suicide Homes’, these fragile structures seemed to teeter on the verge of disaster, with local residents refusing to leave despite the danger.
Experts and city officials warned of ongoing erosion, which only increased the risk of collapse.
At the base of the cliff lay a jagged escarpment, which made the situation even more perilous. Still, the residents of these homes carried on with their lives, defying the odds in a terrifying environment.
These precarious homes weren’t just places to live but served as workspaces for Aymara shamans, or yatiris.
These spiritual healers, known for their community-based medical practices, used the small, box-like rooms to carry out their rituals.
Yatiris believed that human health was deeply connected to nature and often communicated with spirits to ensure well-being.
They made offerings to Pachamama, or Earth Mother, within the safety of these dangerous homes, despite their risks.
As these homes continue to hang on the edge of disaster, one has to wonder: what would it take for the residents to finally leave? Is it sheer defiance, or is there something more keeping them in this dangerous place? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
