A curious group of explorers descended into a 60-meter deep pit in Yemen to uncover the truth about the dwelling place of “haunting souls” that have terrified local residents for centuries.
The pit, referred to by locals in Yemen as the “Gate to Hell”. (Photo: Oman Cave Exploration Team/AFP)
For many years, local residents have steered clear of this mysterious pit, fearing that mythical figures such as Jinns or genies might reside within.
The massive pit, officially named Barhout Well, was explored by a team of eight adventurers last week. Kindi, one of the first to descend, remarked that this was a completely unique experience, as reported by The Sun.
The pit has instilled fear in local residents for centuries. (Photo: Oman Cave Exploration Team/AFP)
He stated: “Our passion drove us to do this, and we feel that beneath the pit lies a new wonder and a part of Yemen’s history.”
“We collected samples of water, rocks, soil, and some dead animals, but we haven’t taken them for analysis yet.”
Kindi added: “There were dead birds, which created a foul smell, but overall it was still bearable.”
Officials in Yemen stated that they do not know what lies within the enormous pit as no one has ever gone to the bottom.
“We descended about 50-60 meters into the well,” said Salah Babhair, the director general of the geological survey and mineral resources agency of Mahra, in June 2021.
“We noticed something strange inside, and there was also a very peculiar smell… This is a very mysterious place!”
Some believe that the well is actually a volcano that may erupt one day, although there is no scientific evidence to support this theory.
