Door to Hell

#14 among destinations in Turkmenistan

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The Darvaza gas crater, also known as the Door to Hell or Gates of Hell, is a burning natural gas field collapsed into a cavern near Darvaza, Turkmenistan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°15'9"N, 58°26'22"E

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TashauzTurkmenistan

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Central Asia: Former Soviet Republics

Territory of five former Soviet republics is a distant and fascinating region, a clash of post-Soviet climate with fairytale orient.

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Day trips

Door to Hell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darvaza Fire Crater - Gateway to Hell.

~110 ftSE
Village
Darvaza Fire Crater - Gateway to Hell
1 min walk • Darvaza is a rural council in Ak bugdaý District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan of about 350 inhabitants, located in the middle of the Karakum Desert, about 260 km north of Ashgabat. The rural council consists of three separate villages: Aeroport, Ataguýy, and Böri.