In our world today there are several places that are forbidden and unavailable to visit even if you reach them.
While there is unparalleled freedom and ease of access to almost any place on the planet, there are some places that remain unexplored and covered in mysteries.
So, let's take a look at a collection of off-limits places around the world that are not intended for public viewing or visiting.
A collection of forbidden places not intended for visiting around the world
Forbidden Places – Fort Knox, USA
Located in Kentucky, this military base is home to the largest half of the United States' gold reserves.
It is often referred to as the most heavily guarded place in the world.
A number of complex, effective and modern security measures were used to protect it.
The most interesting thing is that even the employees who work inside the base do not have access to the main vault.
Fort Knox, USA
Forbidden Places – Ise Shrine, Japan
Ise Shrine is the holiest Shinto shrine in Japan It dates back to the third century.
It is also the spiritual home of the Japanese people and their national religion Shinto, so the shrine area in general receives a large number of pilgrims and tourists every year.
The shrine area is a complex of more than 125 shrines located in the city of Ise.
The large and magnificent place of worship is centered around the main shrines of Naiko (Inner Shrine) and Jikko (Outer Shrine).
The main shrine buildings are located at the foot of a densely wooded hill, making it one of Japan's most beautiful architectural sites.
But despite the influx of tourists and pilgrims to the area, not everyone can enter the most sacred mass.
You can only see part of the main shrine buildings because they are completely hidden from view behind wooden fences.
Only members of the imperial family and a few selected shrine priests are allowed to enter the inner sanctum.
Ise Shrine, Japan
Forbidden Places – Doomsday Vault, Norway
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as the “Doomsday Vault,” is a seed bank located in the middle of the Svalbard archipelago in Norway.
This vault is completely protected and preserves a variety of plant seeds.
The decision to build this building was made to try to keep the seeds safe in the event of a disaster or emergency around the world.
These seeds have been collected from every little corner of the world, and placed in convenient storage boxes for long term storage.
It is a huge safe deposit box containing the world's largest collection of agricultural biodiversity.
This cellar is not open to public visitation but allows entry to special guests only on certain days.
The vault was opened in 2008 and was built to a special design to withstand explosions and earthquakes.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway
North Sentinel Island, India
Located in the Andaman, this island is one of the few forbidden places on the planet as well.
Its indigenous people, known as the Sentinelese, refuse any contact with the outside world and are one of the few peoples to remain completely isolated from humanity to this day.
The people who inhabit this island often resort to violence to protect their isolation.
In 2004, when researchers were assessing the damage caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami to the island, their helicopters were attacked by them just for getting close to the island.
None of them were hurt, of course, but this example shows how fiercely the islanders defended their territory and isolation.
North Sentinel Island, India
Lascaux Cave, France
The Lascaux Cave in France is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
It is said to contain prehistoric paintings and inscriptions dating back at least 17,300 years.
These paintings and engravings depict animals such as cows, deer and a variety of other animals as well.
But the cave was closed to the public after 1963. Because archaeologists concluded that human activity could damage the ancient artwork carved on the walls.
Only independent German director Werner Herzog was allowed to enter the cave with special permission from the French Minister of Culture to film his 2010 documentary The Cave of Forgotten Dreams..)
Some inscriptions on the walls of Lascaux Cave, France
Banjara Fort, India
This majestic fort is located in Rajasthan. It was once the powerhouse of a great kingdom.
The fort was built by the ruler of Amber Kachwaha for his youngest son in 1573 and the population of the kingdom gradually declined until 1783 when a severe famine forced the villagers still living there to flee.
Local legends say that the reason for the fall of the kingdom was that the castle was cursed.
In reality , According to the Times of India, Bhangra Fort is the only “legally recognized” haunted place in India, and a government permit is required to enter before dawn or after sunset.
Although some locals say that the reason is not the above mentioned but rather nocturnal wild animals such as tigers and lack of lighting in the area, no one knows what could be lurking inside the castle.
Some ruins of Banjara Fort, India
Chi Shi Huang Tomb, China
It is considered the tomb of the first emperor. To China The founder of the Qin Shi Huang Dynasty has one of the most inaccessible tombs in the world.
The tomb builders created a complex network of caves filled with items the emperor would need in the afterlife, according to their beliefs.
Out of respect for the ancient site, the Chinese government has decided to ban any excavation or exploration of Qin Shi Huang's tomb.
Therefore, it is also one of the most mysterious forbidden places in the world to date.
Terracotta Army at the Tomb of Qi Shi Huang, China
Poveglia, Italy
It is a small island located between Venice Walido
This place was a quarantine center for plague patients, hosting more than 160,000 infected people, who were living their last days there.
According to some reports, 50% of the island's soil is made up of human remains. (Yes, that much)
As if this tragedy wasn't enough, the island later became home to a mental hospital that also had a very bad reputation.
After some time, it was closed and now it is strictly forbidden for anyone to enter Poveglia.
Remains of the mental hospital in Poveglia, Italy
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