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 ...

It has become a popular tourist spot in Turkmenistan. The crater, known informally to people and tourists as the "Door to Hell," has officially been dubbed the "Shining of Karakum" since 2018.

Turkmenistan president pleads for external help to extinguish 'Gates of Hell' gas crater President ... to have set fire to the natural gas inside the crater hoping it would burn off and prevent ...