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Below are some of the world's most famous sites that you'll never set foot on due to strict protection or extreme danger.
Below are some of the world's most famous sites that you'll never set foot on due to strict protection or extreme danger. If you're curious, you can only visit them virtually through Google Earth.
Bohemian Grove Forest, USA
Bohemian Grove is a campsite in Monte Rio, California, USA, reportedly owned by an exclusive gentlemen's club based in San Francisco.
Participants at Bohemian Grove activities often include famous business leaders, former US presidents, musicians, and oil tycoons... Their motto is 'Weaving Spiders Come Not Here,' meaning business deals are left outside.
All information about the guests and activities at this camp is kept extremely confidential. To this day, Bohemia Grove's activities remain a mystery despite many paparazzi attempts to get close.
Area 51
Area 51, also known as Homey Airport or Groom Lake, is a highly classified military area of the United States Air Force, located on the southern shore of Groom Lake in Nevada. Due to its remote location, it is used by the CIA and the US Air Force for experimental purposes.
Area 51 is known worldwide for various conspiracy theories about UFOs. Many people are curious to explore this location, but access is strictly prohibited.
Snake Island Ilha Da Queimada Grande, Atlantic Ocean
The island is currently the only place in the world where the critically endangered golden lancehead viper species exists. According to statistics, there are between 1 to 5 golden lancehead vipers per square meter on the island. The Brazilian government has banned tourists from setting foot on the island, with only licensed scientists allowed to visit once every few years.
North Sentinel Island, India
This is the home of the Sentinelese people, one of the few tribes in the world that refuse any contact with the outside world. Since the 19th century, there have been at least 11 attempts to approach the island, but all have been met with unfriendly receptions from the tribe.
Ise Grand Shrine, Japan
This is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the sun goddess Amaterasu-Ōmikami. It consists of two main shrines and approximately 125 smaller shrines. Only those of royal descent of Japan are welcomed here.
Vatican Secret Archives
The Vatican Secret Archives are a repository of secrets of the Vatican and the Catholic Church. It houses documents related to the Catholic Church accumulated over centuries, including documents from the 8th century. Only researchers and, of course, those with a special permit are allowed access to this archival repository.
Global Seed Vault - The Doomsday Seed Bank, Norway
The Global Seed Vault is home to approximately 100 million seeds of various plant species on Earth, located inside the Arctic Circle on Spitsbergen Island, Norway. This bunker was built to preserve the diversity of crop plants and restore the world's vegetation in case of a human-caused disaster. The 1,000 m2 Global Seed Vault is protected by an advanced security system capable of withstanding explosions or earthquakes and can survive for about 200 years. Access to the bunker is strictly limited, with the bunker only opening 3 - 4 times a year to receive new seed samples.
(Reference QTM).
