The most mysterious places on the planet, where tourists are denied entry

These objects will always remain closed to the public.

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It would seem that today you can go anywhere, if only you had the money and the desire. However, there are places on the planet where tourists are not allowed at all, and you can only look at these places in photographs, writes “Today".

Surtsey Island, Iceland

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The reason for the ban: scientific experiments.

In 1963, several volcanic eruptions occurred in the waters of Iceland, which resulted in the formation of a new island of 2,7 square kilometers. He immediately aroused great interest in the scientific community, as it represents a visual model of the new world and the birth of life. Scientists observe how animals and plants inhabit the new land. So that no one bothers them, access to the island for tourists is closed.

North Sentinel Island, India

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Reason for prohibition: unfriendly locals

On the island, located in the Bay of Bengal, lives a tribe of Sentinelians, who violently resist contact with the outside world. Anyone who approaches the island is too close, they are trying to kill. For example, when in the 2004 year, an island hit a tsunami and the Indian government sent a helicopter to assist, the natives threw arrows at the rescue. According to scientists, this tribe has been in isolation for about 60 thousands of years.

Lascaux Cave, France

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The reason for the ban: carbon dioxide, exhaled by people, destroys cave paintings

The cave paintings of this cave are over 17 thousands of years old. Previously, there were guided tours, but carbon dioxide led to a violation of the microclimate and the unique painting began to disappear. Now only a few scientists are allowed here.

Queimada Grande Island, Brazil

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The reason for the ban: poisonous snakes.

The island, which is located in 35 kilometers from the coast of Brazil, looks like a heavenly place, but visiting it is strictly prohibited. The fact is that this place is teeming with poisonous snakes: on 0,43 square kilometer there are almost 4 thousands of real killers. After the bite of some snakes comes instant death.

Ise Temple, Japan

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Reason for prohibition: entry only for the selected.

The Ise Jingu Temple Complex is the main shrine of the Japanese people. The main temple is surrounded by a high wooden fence. Only priests of high ranks and members of the imperial family can go inside. Before 1945, it was even more difficult to get here: the temple was separated from the outside world by the Miyagawa River. It was considered the natural boundary between sinful and sacred land.

World Seed Vault, Norway

The reason for the ban: private storage of seeds.

Here are collected the seeds of almost all types of plants on earth. If the world runs out of all natural resources and famine sets in, the vault should save humanity. It is assumed that from these seeds it will be possible to grow new plants that will give people food.

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The reason for the ban: a closed military base.

This military base, located in the desert of Nevada, since 1950, serves the mysterious purposes of the American government. According to one version, nuclear weapons tests are being conducted in the 51 Zone. According to another version, here is a UFO, which landed many years ago on Earth. According to official data, experimental aircraft and military equipment are being developed at the base.

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