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What It’s Like at the Real-Life ‘Gates of Hell’ in Turkmenistan
The closest thing to hell on Earth lies in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert. There, a fire pit known as the Darvaza Crater earned the name “Gates of Hell”—or “Door to Hell”—because it ...
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This ‘Door to Hell’ has been burning for 50 years and won’t stop
Known as the ‘Door to Hell,’ this fiery crater is located in Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia. It was never meant to exist, but due to a Soviet drilling accident in 1971, what was once ...
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A relic of Soviet-era experiments, this hellish crater has been on fire since 1971
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Inside Turkmenistan : The enigmatic nation where all cars are white to match the architecture
For the select few who gain access, Turkmenistan offers a range of captivating attractions beyond its marble-clad cities. One ...