An old cabaret theater dating back to 1905 has been unearthed from 20 tons of rubble in the heart of east Berlin.

The venue, once masterminded by German architect Oscar Garbe, was initially used as a restaurant before becoming a cabaret in 1919, Die Welt reported. 

In the 1920s, the three-story building became an entertainment magnet. By 1930, it was closed down, likely due to the Nazi crackdown on Germany's thriving theatre scene.

During World War II, the cabaret was used as a dumping ground for garbage, which gradually destroyed the theater's beautiful architectural. Once the war was over, the historic building situated in the Soviet-occupied eastern part of Berlin continued to fall into pieces and was never repaired. 

The century-old cabaret theatre is currently set to be fully renovated by the Moritz Gruppe company for an estimated $2.2 million. The company reportedly acquired the remains of the building to turn it into a trendy performance and exhibition venue.

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