Ancient ‘Hades’ Gate’ Still Emitting Poisonous Gas Centuries After Mysterious Deaths

Scientists studying an ancient site in Turkey, once thought to be a gate to hell, have found that the deaths recounted at the stone grotto in historical texts were most likely caused by noxious natural gas. The Ploutonion at Hierapolis, or Hades’ Gate – said to contain the deathly breath of the Greek god of the underworld – is located … Continue reading →