There are very few places left in the world today that have not been photographed by tourists and posted on social media with a hashtag. But despite this, some places are far from the reach of tourists and common people and there is a permanent ban on entry.
Tourists are welcome at most places on earth, but there are some places that are inaccessible to the general public. This may be for a safety, legal or scientific reason. But the common value in these places is that it is forbidden to step here.
Newsify has compiled a list of some of the places you may not be able to visit, but you can definitely find out about them by reading this article.
Norway's seed vault that can save us from disaster:
In the event of the destruction of the world, the greatest danger to humans and animals will be that their food will be wiped out.
But fortunately there is one place that is as important to all of us as an insurance policy. This is Navarre's seed vault established in 2008.
If the world ever needs to replant all the crops, here are all the seeds safely stored that will make that process possible. They are stored in special packets so that they are not exposed to moisture as moisture can spoil them.
However, packet specific is only one level of protection. The location where the seed vault is built also guarantees its safety.
This seed vault is located on the remote Norwegian island of Spitsbergen. It is placed 120 meters deep in the sandstone mountain, which is 1300 km from the North Pole. The location is 130 meters above sea level so it remains dry.
The vault is surrounded by a thick layer of ice, thanks to which millions of seed samples are preserved.
Spitsbergen was also chosen because of the low probability of earthquakes at this point on Earth. All this planning has saved the seeds but you cannot visit the place.
The security of the seed vault is tight so that it can last for thousands of years if needed.
Brazil's Snake Island:
A 43-hectare island off the coast of Brazil is not a popular tourist destination, nor does anyone recommend visiting it.
It is home to the 'Golden Lancehead', one of the most venomous snakes in the world, whose sting can stop a bird from flying. These snakes prey on these birds.
It is estimated that there may be one to five snakes per square meter of the island. For this reason, the Brazilian government has banned people from going to Snake Island.
But this restriction does not apply to scientists and researchers who are required to take a doctor with them. But those who are fascinated by the golden lancehead snake species can see them safely elsewhere in Brazil.
Lasco. The cave in France where there are valuable works of art:
It was 1940 when four young men were looking for a dog and discovered a cave in southern France where the dog had gone.
In fact, it was his dog that led him to a cave that had pictures of horses and deer painted on its walls and these paintings were preserved for thousands of years.
It is believed that this cave is 17 thousand years old. It is one of the most preserved forms of ancient art. There are 600 paintings and a total of 1000 carvings in the cave.
At the time of the cave's discovery, World War II was in its infancy. Eight years later, the Lascaux Caves were opened to the general public who were eager to see the work of their ancestors.
However, in 1963, the entrance to the cave was closed to the general public when fungus started growing on its walls due to humidity. Artifacts that had existed for thousands of years before their discovery were suddenly threatened with extinction.
Many strictures have been imposed on the arrival of people, including the number of people, but despite this, fungus outbreaks occur again and again.
Now the situation is that almost 60 years after its discovery, majority of people cannot access this cave. A replica of it has been made nearby for tourists.
The sacred mountain of Uluru in the Australian desert:
This listed location is relatively new where public entry has been banned recently. Its name is Uluru and it is also known as Ayers Rock. It has been a popular tourist destination for many years.
Before the ban, people used to climb up to 348 meters in extreme heat. The temperature in summer is up to 47 degrees Celsius. Many difficulties are faced in this climb.
However, Uluru is a sacred place for the locals. They have long wanted tourists not to climb the mountain out of respect for their traditions.
In this regard, they filed an application in Uluru National Park and in 2017 it was decided that tourists will not be able to set foot in Uluru.
October 25, 2019 was the last day when people climbed this mountain. Since then there is a ban on visiting here. Long queues of tourists were seen that day.
According to local tradition, there were sacred places even before life on earth, and Uluru is proof of that. They believe that other sacred places, including Uluru, predate human existence.
Tourists can come to Uluru National Park and only see the sacred mountain, not climb it.
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