Historic graves at the Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery, Texas.

In the historic Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery in Texas, the graves of former quicksilver miners and their families dot the Chihuahuan Desert landscape. A weathered, century-old, adobe-style tomb stands in contrast to a more modern granite headstone, showing the long history of this final resting place. Visitors and descendants continue the tradition of leaving coins and other offerings on the graves as a sign of respect and remembrance, ensuring that the people who built this once-thriving community are not forgotten.