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Today, devoid of all humans, Pyramiden exists as a Soviet-era ghost town
Pyramiden is not literally devoid of all humans. It has had staff/caretakers and tourism activity, including an operating hotel and guided visits.
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The absolute claim that Pyramiden is "devoid of all humans" is contradicted by multiple reliable sources describing people living or working there after the mine closure.
- Norway's government stated that after Pyramiden was upgraded for tourism, "The hotel is currently staffed and kept open at certain times of the year." A staffed hotel means the settlement is not devoid of humans.
- Arctic Travel Company Grumant, the operator offering trips to Pyramiden, says the town welcomes visitors, offers overnight stays, and that Hotel Pyramiden is seasonally open since 2013.
- National Geographic's 2023 reported visit describes specific people working in Pyramiden, including Petr Petrovich as caretaker/de facto hotel manager, and additional hotel/bar staff serving visitors.
So while Pyramiden is an abandoned mining town and a ghost town in the broad sense, saying it is devoid of all humans is factually incorrect because people are present there for caretaking and tourism operations.
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- Meld. St. 32 (2015–2016) - regjeringen.no
In recent years Trust Arktikugol has cleaned up the place and upgraded it ... The hotel is currently staffed and kept open at certain times of the year.
- Pyramiden, Svalbard | Arctic Travel Company Grumant
It welcomes visitors by boat in summer ... Choose ... two-day tour ... with an overnight stay in Pyramiden. Hotel Pyramiden is seasonally open since 2013.
- Singing for ghosts in Svalbard | National Geographic
Petr Petrovich is caretaker, driver, gardener, janitor and, unofficially, governor. At the hotel ... he’s the de facto manager.