The first person inside the 'Gates of Hell'
In November 2013, George Kourounis descended into the 'Gates of Hell'
Witness History · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
In November 2013 George Kourounis arrived in the Turkmenistan desert.
He was determined to become the first person to enter the Darvaza Crater.
The crater is a burning natural gas field that has been on fire for at least 50 years and has become known as the 'Gates of Hell.'
On 6 November, George put on a giant silver aluminium suit and began his descent into the crater.
He says he felt like a giant baked potato!
George shares memories of the adventure with Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty.
(Photo: George Kourounis in the Darvaza Crater. Credit: George Kourounis)