The world is filled with many peculiarities, but very few are as dazzling and dangerous as the one in the desert of northern Turkmenistan. Darvaza Gas Crater has been burning for almost six decades, BBC reported. The pit’s massive size and bright flames have earned it the moniker: “The Gates of Hell.” The molten gas pit has become a popular tourist attraction, receiving about 6,000 visitors every year. Located 161 miles (about a four-hour drive) from the Turkmen capital Ashgabat, the pit is in the north-central plain of the Karakum Desert, which covers roughly 70% of Turkmenistan. There are mu…
