What are the 'Gates of Hell' and why are tourists flocking to see this burning attraction that locals fear may close soon?

Gates to Hell: The Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan, created by a Soviet exploratory team over 50 years ago, is a major tourist attraction. Known as the 'Gates of Hell,' this fiery pit in the Karakum Desert continues to draw visitors despite diminishing flames and government discussions about sealing it.