An 11-acre plot in the California desert ruled over by a faux sultan is attracting thousands of 'citizens' looking for an escape from everyday life One evening in late June, as the day's heat settled to a temperate 102F (38C), a small crowd gathered on a desolate plot of land in the far reaches of the California desert. An unrecognizable flag whipped high above a concrete square, where a weather-beaten wooden desk and phone booth had been strategically placed. A glassy security guard booth set i...
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The Guardian - 23 Jul 2023 16:00
An 11-acre plot in the California desert ruled over by a faux sultan is attracting thousands of 'citizens' looking for an escape from everyday life One evening in late June, as the day's heat settled to a temperate 102F (38C), a small crowd gathered on a desolate plot of land in the far reaches of the California desert. An unrecognizable flag whipped high above a concrete square, where a weather-beaten wooden desk and phone booth had been strategically placed. A glassy security guard booth set i...
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