Derinkuyu underground city - Wikipedia
WEBDerinkuyu (Turkish pronunciation: [derˈinkuju]) [a][b] also known as Elengubu, is an ancient multi-level underground city near the modern town of Derinkuyu in Nevşehir Province, Turkey, extending to a depth of approximately 85 metres (280 ft).
Turkey's underground city of 20,000 people - BBC
WEBAug 11, 2022 · The ancient city of Elengubu, known today as Derinkuyu, burrows more than 85m below the Earth's surface, encompassing 18 levels of tunnels. The largest excavated underground city in the...
Inside Derinkuyu, The Ancient Underground City Beneath Turkey
WEBMar 17, 2024 · Found 280 feet below the Earth in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey’s Cappadocia region, Derinkuyu is an ancient underground city whose tunnels once housed 20,000 people.
Home to 20,000, But Who Built it? The Underground City of Derinkuyu
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Derinkuyu isn’t the only underground city in Cappadocia. In fact, it’s said to be just one of over 200 underground safe havens that have been discovered carved into the volcanic ash rock, which include Kaymakli near Nevsehir and Mazi near Urgup.
Guide to Derinkuyu Underground City in Cappadocia
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Derinkuyu Underground City is made from pyroclastic rock which is common in the Cappadocia region. It’s a soft, porous rock that’s easy to break and mold. The city is made up of eight levels, going as deep as around 85 meters, though only four levels are available to visitors.
Derinkuyu Underground City – Derinkuyu, Turkey - Atlas Obscura
WEBSep 19, 2014 · Discover Derinkuyu Underground City in Derinkuyu, Turkey: The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.
The Mysterious Underground City Found in a Man’s Basement
WEBApr 7, 2023 · Derinkuyu is located in Cappadocia, a region in the Turkish heartland famed for the fantastic cragginess of its landscape, which is dotted with so-called fairy chimneys. Those tall stone towers...
Derinkuyu Underground City - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Derinkuyu Underground City is the largest and most popular of the Cappadocia underground cities in Nevsehir, Turkey. As with the other underground cities in this region, Derinkuyu was built by early Christians to escape religious persecution.
Derinkuyu Underground City In Cappadocia, Turkey: Visitors Guide
WEBJun 24, 2023 · The Derinkuyu Underground City cave system is one of the most remarkable things to see in Cappadocia. Walk down through more than five levels of the cave system, which once housed over 20,000 people and their livestock! It’s one of the must-visit attractions while exploring the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
How to Visit Turkey’s Derinkuyu Underground City
WEBMay 5, 2024 · Tucked away deep underground in the historical region of Cappadocia, central Turkey, lies a marvel of ancient engineering and human resilience — the Derinkuyu Underground City. This subterranean city, capable of sheltering as many as 20,000 people in its prime, speaks to the ingenuity and survival instincts of its builders.
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