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 ...

For the select few who gain access, Turkmenistan offers a range of captivating attractions beyond its marble-clad cities. One ...

Discover more about Turkmenistan’s ‘Gates of Hell’ – the fiery pit attracting both tourists and national concern For more than half a century, an inferno has raged in the heart of Turkmenistan’s ...

Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum desert, the Darvaza crater is a massive man-made sinkhole that has been burning methane gas for decades. It has been said that it was intentionally set alight ...

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A natural gas crater that has been burning for over five decades, the Gates of Hell is a surreal yet hazardous attraction. Despite its fiery allure, efforts to extinguish the flames have proven ...