Kyzylgar

Places in this region

The Gates of Hell

Fiery crater that has been burning for 38 years

In the hot, expansive Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, near the 350 person village of Derweze, is a hole 328 feet wide that has been on fire. For 38 years it has constantly been active. This hole... »

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