Gate to Hell found by Archeologists

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The Science magazine article explains the functioning of a Roman Gate to Hell, detailing a ritual where a priest and a sacrificial animal would enter, resulting in the animal's death while the priest emerged unharmed. The presence of volcanic CO2 is identified as a key factor, as it creates an environment where combustion cannot be sustained beyond a certain concentration. The discovery of numerous ancient oil lamps near the gate suggests that priests may have navigated the area at night, potentially using the lamps to guide themselves despite the hazardous CO2 levels.
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This Science mag news article describes how a Roman Gate to Hell worked.
Priest and sacrificial animal go in, animal dies priest dosn't.
Volcanic CO2 provides explanation.
 
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"found many ancient oil lamps immediately around the gate to hell, suggesting priests may have ventured near it at night despite the dangerous CO2 levels." Or, used the lamps to "feel" their way(s) about? Can't support combustion beyond a given CO2 concentration.
 
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