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Published: January 30, 2026
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In this video, I'm driving deep into Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert to reach the Gates of Hell (also known as Darvaza). This flaming gas crater in the middle of nowhere has been burning continuously for over 50 years. I'll show you what it's actually like visiting the infamous Gates of Hell, and even stay overnight at a yurt camp nearby. Just another thing that makes Turkmenistan one of the strangest places on earth.
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