Not very far from Yemen's border with Oman is a mysterious "Barhout Pit" about 30
metres (100 feet) wide. Its actual depth has not been ascertained as yet and
could 100 to 250 metres (330 to 820 ft).
As per locals superstition it is "Well of Hell" created on the Earth to serve
as a prison for demons and is haunted by the souls of sinful and immoral
persons. Some local residents say that they heard the screams
and cries of these dark souls being tortured within the depths of this
Well of Hell. The locals avoid going near it as they feel that they would be sucked
into the hole.
As per geologists it is a deep sink hole caused by the erosion of limestone.
Some believe that it could a volcano which will eventually erupt
although no evidence of volcanic activity has been noticed so far.
The putrid smell of sulphur coming out from the well is
probably caused by bats or by rock weathering due heat and moisture.
Image from
Google Maps is by
محمد البراهيم
Image from Google Maps is by
Alhadi
Abdullah
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Source of information:
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Yemen by Daniel McLaughlin, Bradt Travel Guides, 2008 - Google Books page (English Translation)
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