Turkmenistan's 'Gate to Hell' burns for over 50 years
The Darvaza gas crater, a fiery pit in Turkmenistan known as the 'Gate to Hell', has been burning since 1971. Discover its apocalyptic story and the recent signs it may finally be dying out.
The Darvaza gas crater, a fiery pit in Turkmenistan known as the 'Gate to Hell', has been burning since 1971. Discover its apocalyptic story and the recent signs it may finally be dying out.
Explore the bizarre regulations of Turkmenistan, from an 11pm curfew and a ban on non-white cars in Ashgabat to prohibited social media. Discover what life is like in one of the world's most secretive states.