fiery hole that eventually became the country’s most sought-after sight. Also called the “Gates of Hell” and the “Shining of Karakum,” the phenomenon is caused by methane-fueled flames ...

The "Gates of Hell," also known as the Darvaza gas crater ... drilling rig are thought to be somewhere inside the crater. The fiery glow is visible from miles away, according to Atlas Obscura ...

A NOTORIOUS 1,000 degree desert crater dubbed the “Gateway to Hell” is finally closing as the fiery inferno has died down to mere “faint flames”. The infamous pit’s ...

Around the world and throughout history, people have repeatedly referred to various natural sites as entryways into the underworld–think ‘hell’s gate,’ ‘mouth of hell,’ ‘dry riverbed ...

For over 50 years the 'Gates of Hell' have been on fire and now an important update has been given by government officials.