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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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A flaming crater in the desert and a country so closed it barely exists on the tourist map. Turkmenistan's dark side burns in plain sight.

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

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