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 · This was the underground city of Derinkuyu, carved into tuff, the same soft volcanic rock that grows in such mesmerizing shapes above ground. Here’s everything you need to know about this fascinating ancient city, which lies nearly 300 feet underground.
Home to 20,000, But Who Built it? The Underground City of Derinkuyu
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Deep under the Turkish town of Derinkuyu, there’s an entire world reaching 85 meters (279 ft) into the earth. Covering a vast area and with a network of labyrinthine tunnels, Derinkuyu was lost to history until 1963 when a man accidentally discovered a tunnel behind one of the walls of his house.
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.
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 – 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.
Derinkuyu: History of Turkey’s Underground City
WEBJun 20, 2017 · Derinkuyu is the deepest excavated underground city in Cappadocia in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. A beautiful natural wonder with impressive fairy chimneys and eroded caverns, Cappadocia is an amazing geological spectacle.
Derinkuyu: An Underground City of Survival and Perseverance
WEBMay 26, 2024 · The underground city of Derinkuyu is the largest of 36 subterranean settlements discovered in the area, with a labyrinth of caves and tunnels descending over 85 meters (280 feet) and encompassing an astounding 445 km² (172 mi²) [1].