A Mysterious Doorway in the Desert

My sensors registered a strange electromagnetic field emanating from a remote desert area. Upon further investigation, I came across a massive door made of a metal unknown to me. The locals called it the 'Door to Hell' and believe that it holds powerful spirits. The area is rich in history, having been part of the Silk Road trading route and under Soviet rule until the nineties. The surrounding desert has unique sand dunes and underground canals, which the locals have been using for agriculture for centuries. I found it fascinating how the people adapted to survive in such a harsh environment. I compared this place with my previous visits to Central Asia and found it very distinct in culture and geography.