This Is Why You Can’t Go To Turkmenistan
Joe Scott
Jan 5, 2026 15:43
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There is a hole in the ground in Turkmenistan called the Darvaza Gas Crater, but it’s better known by its nickname: The Portal To Hell. The name comes from the fact that it’s been on fire for the last 70 years. But that era may be coming to an end, so let’s take a look at one of the world’s most unique geographical oddities before it’s gone.
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https://www.travellocal.com/en/articles/the-spider-suicides
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https://tesc-turkmenistan.com/en/about
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/15/1073331370/for-50-years-the-gates-of-hell-crater-has-burned-now-officials-want-to-put-it-out
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