Located in the Karakum Desert of central Turkmenistan (a little over 150 miles from the country's capital) the pit attracts hundreds of tourists each year.

This flaming “door to hell” in the middle of the desert has left Google Earth users baffled — and somewhat alarmed. The blazing red crater is prominent on the map but, until now, … ...

Turkmenistan said on June 5 that it had significantly extinguished the Karakum desert 'Door to Hell' gas fire that had been raging for half a century since a Soviet drilling expedition went wrong ...

From the center of the Karakum desert in Asia, a massive crater dubbed the "Door to Hell," has been spewing flames for more than 40 years. The ceaseless fire, which can be seen for miles in the ...

Nature enthusiasts in Turkmenistan can expect a treasure trove of wild wonders and tranquil landscapes across diverse terrain. A desert nation gifted with forest and mountain ecosystems that are ...

If you’re ever trekking through the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, there’s a chance you might come across a nightmarishly apocalyptic sight. A 70-metre-wide and 20-metre-deep pit filled with ...

From the center of the Karakum desert in Asia, a massive crater, dubbed the "Door to Hell," has been spewing flames for more than 40 years.