PLACES WHERE HUMAN BEINGS ARE NOT ALL
People love to travel. The most secluded corners on earth have become closer than ever but In the spite of globalization, technology and advances, there are still some places in the world you can’t simply visit.
While some of us are fixated on space exploration and colonizing Mars, the truth is that some parts of our planet are still practically untouched or have even been forgotten. Other areas are home to military bases, espionage secrets, or have even forbidden to the public on the grounds that they’re “legally haunted”.
So, here are some places where usually people are not allowed:
#ROOM NO.39,NORTH KOREA:
In the words of journalist Kelly Olsen, “Room 39 is one of the most secret organizations in arguably the world’s most secretive state.”
Created in the late 1970s, Room 39 is said to be located inside the Workers’ Party building in Pyongyang, taking its name, according to some sources, from the office it occupied at the party headquarters in its early days.
Although there isn’t much official data on the room due to the secrecy of its activities, it’s believed that it raises funds through commercial enterprises — both legal and illegal — with activities ranging from counterfeiting to the sale of gold, drugs, or weapons. This network of companies present in various parts of the world is estimated to have been able to contribute up to $2 billion a year to North Korea. It’s speculated that Room 39 could be behind the sophisticated counterfeiting of $100 “super note” bills that were issued over decades.
#AREA 51, USA:
Area 51 is arguably one of the most secretive places on earth. It is also known as Groom lake, the United States Air Force base’s purpose remains unknown to the public, leading to wild speculations and conspiracy theories.It is commonly thought that top-secret aircraft and weapons technologies have been developed and tested in Area 51 since the facility was established by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1955.
Others believe the area houses UFOs and that aliens are being held captive there. Although Area 51 was never declared a secret base, it took until 2005 for the U.S. government to publicly acknowledge its existence.
Others believe the area houses UFOs and that aliens are being held captive there. Although Area 51 was never declared a secret base, it took until 2005 for the U.S. government to publicly acknowledge its existence. Access to the area around Groom Lake, controlled by surveillance and motion sensors, is off-limits to civilians and the airspace above is a no-fly zone for commercial aircraft.
# CLUB-33:
Who says “Disneyland” is for children only? The secret feature of the theme park, Club 33, is an invitation-only private club that was first opened in 1967. Located at the intersection of Royal Street and Orleans Street in New Orleans Square, Club 33 was intended as a place to host dignitaries, investors, and celebrities.
The waiting list for membership is several years long and after an initiation fee , members pay an annual fee of $12,000. Members have access to two dining halls, VIP cards, valet parking, jazz lounge Le Salon Nouveau, and the 1901 Lounge in Disney California Adventure, the only place that serves alcohol in Disneyland.
# The LASCAUX CAVES:
The world famous cave of Lascaux are found in every history book thanks to their more than 17,000-year-old paintings of humans and animals. Clearly visible in the over 600 works of art that adorn the complex of caves in southwestern France are aurochs, horses, deer, and plants corresponding to fossil records from the Upper Paleolithic period. Although named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, the caves have not been accessible since 1963.
After opening them to the public after WWII, the presence of visitors and influx of light created a number of problems like the growth of lichen, crystals, microbes, and fungi, forcing a permanent closure to preserve the site.
# NORTH SENTINENTAL AREA
A friendly smile goes a long way when traveling but the people of North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean want nothing to do with outside society. If you were to set foot on the island, the Sentinelese would try to kill you. Almost nothing is known about this indigenous tribe which has inhabited the island for more than 60,000 years.
The Sentinelese are completely cut-off from modern civilization by their own choice. After failing to make a connection (even after rescuers from the 2004 tsunami were met with hostility), the Indian government has stopped all attempts and prohibited travel within three miles of the island. In 2006, two illegally operating fishermen were killed when they broke the rules and visited the island.
# POVEGILA, NEAR VIENCE AND LIDO:
The small island of Poveglia near Venice is described by locals as the most haunted place on earth. A mass burial ground for plague victims and people with infectious diseases, the island also became home to a mental hospital where a doctor was rumored to have conducted experiments on patients (before he committed suicide). Very few people have set foot on the island since the 1960s, and locals are only willing to take visitors for a very high price.
That might change soon. Poveglia, also nicknamed the real Shutter Island, was put up for auction in 2014 and there are several plans to redevelop the 18-acre plot of land. Restoring the derelict buildings including the church, hospital, asylum, bell tower, and staff housing is estimated to cost at least $20 million.
#BANGRAH FORT, INDIA:
Bhangarh is in Rajasthan between Jaipur and Alwar. The ruins of what was once a splendid kingdom. It is from one of the most haunted place in India where people are not allowed to go in after 6 p.m. If you have to go after 6 p. m , you have to take special permission and an agreement to there.
The fort was built by the ruler of Amber Kachwaha for his youngest son in 1573 and gradually its population dwindled until in 1783 when a strong famine forced the villagers still living there to flee. People live there have a own ancient story about this fort. Local legends state that the reason for the kingdom falling into ruin was that the fort was cursed.
Although it’s said that the reason is down to wild, nocturnal animals such as tigers and the lack of artificial lighting in the area, no one knows what else could be lurking in the ruins.
#NORTH BROTHER ISLAND, USA:
Every year New York welcomes millions of tourists, eager to visit every corner of the city — except one. The “NORTH BROTHER ISLAND”
Access is forbidden to North Brother Island without prior authorization, since all its buildings are in a dangerous state of deterioration. Inside, nature continues to devour the abandoned structures and ruins of what was once the city’s quarantine hospital.
First claimed in 1614, the history of North Brother Island, past is intertwined with death and disease: in the 1880s and right into the 1940s, the site quarantined people with highly contagious illnesses. All those who died there were stored in the island’s morgue. From 1951, it served as a rehabilitation center for drug addicts.
In 1963, North Brother Island was abandoned, becoming the property of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which now manages the site as a bird sanctuary.
#DIEGO GARGIA, BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES:
Diego Gargia it is located in East Africa, Middle East, and Southern Asia, Diego Gargia is an important strategic asset for the US Navy, which has a major military base there. It’s also said that some of the CIA’s most important floating black sites could be located in this area, according to The Guardian.
During the Cold War, the United Kingdom rented the atoll to the United States for 50 years but the island was not uninhabited so, before renting it out, the British government expelled some 2,000 Chagossians. Between 1968 and 1973,
Since, have unsuccessfully demanded the right to return to their homes. Diego Garcia’s tenancy expired in 2016, but the UK has extended the contract for another 20 years.
# THE WHITE CLUB:
There are still, incredibly, certain places in the world where women are forbidden access — the best known probably being gentlemen’s clubs, which are very popular within British culture.
It was founded in 1693 and located at 37 St. James’ Street in Picadilly, the members of The White’s Club include political leaders, senior bankers, and even heirs to the British throne.
The restriction on women is such that only Queen Elizabeth has ever managed to gain entry. According to the Telegraph, in 2013 David Cameron voluntarily left the select club, saying: “I’m dismayed the club does not accept women as members. I find that inexplicable in this day and age, I really do”. The membership of London’s oldest and most elitist gentlemen’s club has shrunk to 500, and its bar is said not to have closed for 200 years.
#SURTSEY ISLAND, ICELAND:
The island of Surtsey in Iceland was formed just 55 years ago in a volcanic eruption, which meant scientists had the unique opportunity to observe the birth and evolution of an ecosystem from scratch. This fascinating event is precisely what makes its access restricted to the rest of the world.
It all began in 1963, when a violent volcanic eruption 32 kilometers south of Iceland resulted in the formation of Surtsey, one of the youngest islands on the planet. Due to water and wind erosion, the island has been decreasing in size since then. Research by the Surtsey Research Society has estimated that according to the current rate of erosion, Surtsey could be at sea level by the year 2100.
Bacteria, fungi, and molds were the first to arrive on the island. Subsequently, the number of animal and plant species increased exponentially. According to the UNESCO , at present it’s estimated that around 89 species of birds and 335 invertebrates populate the area.
#ISE GRAND SHRINE,JAPAN
Japan is known worldwide for its shrine culture and has nearly 80,000 shrines in total. The most prominent out of all is the Ise Grand Shrine. It is one of the most expensive temples in Japan crediting to its architectural magnificence. To keep the Shinto traditions which go back to the 8th century, this temple is reconstructed once in 20 years. This is why this temple is so expensive. Only the members of the royal family are granted access to this prestigious ancient representation sacred to the Japanese.
