Some of the most remarkable historical and architectural features in Death Valley are the Wildrose Charcoal Kilns. These ten 7.6-meter high beehive-shaped kilns are located in Wildrose Canyon within Death Valley National Park.
Dustin Blakey
This complex of kilns was constructed in 1877 for an ore mining company. After two years of operating, the nearby mines were closed and the kilns abandoned due to worsening ore quality. The kilns were constructed from local limestone and mortared with lime, gravel, and sand. The are believed to be the best known examples of such kilns found in the western states. Located in what is now Death Valley National Park, the kilns can be freely explored by visitors.
© Goran Istvanic
© Goran Istvanic