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The Door to Hell: Turkmenistan’s Flaming Crater of Darvaza

Discover the Door to Hell in Turkmenistan, a fiery gas crater that has burned for over 50 years. Learn about its origins as a Soviet-era drilling disaster, its environmental impact, and the challenges of visiting this remote desert phenomenon.

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Turkmenistan

One of the world's most isolated nations. Witness the burning Gates of Hell in the desert, the marble ghost city of Ashgabat, and the monuments to eccentric leadership.

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The Door to Hell: Turkmenistan’s Flaming Crater of Darvaza

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