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Ashgabat is a city of white marble with very few people in evidence in the streets (admittedly it is hot right now). I think they must have revived Turkey's marble market single-handedly!

Alternatively called Derweze or the door to hell, this crater can be found in the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan, north of Ashgabat. While drilling in 1971, the Soviets tapped into this cavern filled with natural gas. They lit it thinking it would burn itself out in a matter of days. Not so, as you can see! It was mighty hot around the crater's edge, especially when there was a gust of wind. Can you see the people standing near the edge at the back in the middle? That will give you an idea of the size.

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Murgap Rd 1St km, Mary

252.11 km from city center

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mary. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Seyrana is located nearby.

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86 Garassyzlyk Sayoly, Apartment 31, Ashgabat

155.78 km from city center

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ashgabat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 10 Yul Park and Rukhiyet Palace are located ...

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