Until 1977 Doel was an independent municipality with 1300 inhabitants. Forty years later - in 2007 - it had 359 inhabitants and in 2013 only 28. The remains are often of old age, born and raised in Doel and determined not to leave the village. In spite of their firmness, many of them are moving. Not only their household goods, but also their deceased loved ones. For fear that the graves will disappear. In addition to a few inhabited dwellings, the church of Doel has also endured chronic decay. Puddles of water rest in the parking lot in front of the building. Plucks of green have been shot through the brittle asphalt. One of the messages on the wooden church doors indicates that the church is in use for weddings, baptisms and funerals. The cemetery looks well cared for. Fresh floral arrangements flank immaculate tombstones on red gravel.
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Netherlands
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Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
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