While government representatives defended the decision to build the airport, due to the fact the nearest aviation hub is some 180 miles (290km) away, airlines said there simply wasn't the demand from passengers to support flights here. Inside the deserted airport you'll find empty baggage carousels, rows of seats gathering dust, while outside there are poorly-maintained roads and buildings gradually being taken over by desert sands.

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