Natural Landmark
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Yanar Dag
Yanar Dag, meaning 'Burning Mountain', is a world-famous natural gas fire blazing continuously along a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula, Azerbaijan. Fueled by subterranean natural gas seepages, these ancient flames have burned unabated for decades, inspiring ancient Zoroastrian fire-worship traditions. Local lore tells of spectral fire spirits, mysterious shadow figures moving through the roaring flames, and ancient curses haunting those who disrespect the eternal fire.