1. The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan:


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The “door” is a huge, gas-filled crater that’s been burning nonstop since it was lit by Soviet scientists in 1971.
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2. The Catacombs of Paris:


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The remains of over six million people are found in Paris’ dark, labyrinthine underground tunnels.
3. The cenotes in Mexico:


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Natural sinkholes that were literally used for sacrifices by the ancient Mayans.
4. The Tunnel of Love, Ukraine


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Found deep in the forests of Ukraine, the Tunnel of Love was formerly used to transport industrial goods from a nearby factory.

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It was once thought to be the result of an asteroid impact, but it’s now argued to be a deeply eroded geologic dome. The Richat Structure is also known as the Eye of the Sahara and is visible from space.
6. Mount Buzludzha, Bulgaria:


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The former home of the Bulgarian Communist Party is now an abandoned saucer-like structure atop a mountain.
7. The Initiation Wells, Sintra, Portugal:


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Located in the Quinta da Regaleira palace, The Initiation Wells are two underground towers that were once used for ceremonies, including Tarot rites.
8. Aokigahara Forest, Japan:


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Also known as the Suicide Forest or Sea of Trees. Mount Fuji towers over this eerie forest.
9. Cappadocia, Turkey:


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Vast networks of underground chambers and tunnels, some of which bear Byzantine frescoes. Incredible.
10. Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua:


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This volcanic crater, which has a history of human sacrifice, was referred to as the “Mouth of Hell” by the conquistadors.
11. The tree roots of Meghalaya, India:


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A normal wooden bridge would quickly rot in Meghalaya’s subtropical climate — but these bridges consist of ancient tree roots and vines, and they’re very much strong and alive.
12. Kolmanskop, Namibia:


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A former diamond mining town in the Namib Desert where geological forces have buried many houses in sand.












