Deep in Tunisia’s Sahara desert is an abandoned settlement, Mos Espa, part submerged by the sand, somehow alien, yet strangely familiar.The Tunisian Sahara was transformed into Tatooine — the barren planet with twin suns that was the birthplace of Anakin Skywalker, otherwise known as Darth Vader. At the Tunisian government’s request, the lavish set for Anakin’s home town, Mos Espa, remains intact — a beacon in the desert.
But for those who want to experience this important piece of film history, time is running out. Although the set has withstood the elements for more than a decade, the desert’s sand dunes are moving to engulf the fictional town.
A team of scientists has tracked the movement of a large sand dune, which has already started to cover the set. it is moving at a rate of 4 cm per day and It won’t be long before this alien town is buried beneath the sand.
Like any desert Oasis, this one too will soon disappear. Watch the video segment HERE