Derinkuyu

Historians and archaeologists disagree on whether the underground city of Derinkuyu was dug to protect it from attackers or from adverse climatic conditions. What is certain is that I definitely visit it today to protect myself from the climatic conditions. 😁

Whatever the cause, the city is impressive. The caves were only discovered by chance in 1965 and it is estimated that only a fraction of them have been uncovered.
It is uncertain how many people lived there and estimates vary widely between 3000-50000 inhabitants. What is certain, however, is that it was possible to live down there for some time.

The small, shoulder-width tunnels lead deep underground.
Below, there is everything a city needs: Storage rooms, stables, living and communal areas, churches and more.
The city was closed off by large stone gates.

Dozens of these cities were built in the region and it is assumed that not all of them have been found yet.Read more