Derinkuyu underground city - Wikipedia
Derinkuyu (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
2022年8月11日 · More than 85m beneath the famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia lies a massive subterranean city that was in near-constant use for thousands of years.
Inside Derinkuyu, The Ancient Underground City Beneath Turkey
2024年3月17日 · Turkey's underground city of Derinkuyu sat hundreds of feet below the Earth's surface for centuries before it was rediscovered during a home renovation in 1963.
Guide to Derinkuyu Underground City in Cappadocia
2024年8月19日 · 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 …
Cappadocia's underground city of 20,000 people - The …
2022年8月22日 · More than 85m beneath the famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia lies a massive subterranean city that was in near-constant use for thousands of years. Violent gusts whipped loose soil into the air as I hiked through Cappadocia's Love Valley.
Derinkuyu: History of Turkey’s Underground City
2017年6月20日 · 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.
The Story Behind The Underground Cities Of Turkey And How To …
2024年10月25日 · Discover the truly otherworldly subterranean cities inhabited centuries ago when exploring the spectacularly beautiful region of Cappadocia in Turkey.
How to Visit the Ancient Derinkuyu Underground City, Turkey
2024年6月5日 · Extending to a depth of approximately 85 m (279 feet), the Cappadocia underground city of Derinkuyu is a wildly fascinating cave city complete with stables for domestic animals, graves, communal kitchens, sleeping dormitories, storage rooms, a winery, and even a religious school.
Derinkuyu Underground City In Cappadocia, Turkey: Visitors Guide
2023年6月24日 · 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!
Derinkuyu Underground City - History and Facts | History Hit
2021年6月1日 · Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Derinkuyu Underground City is incredibly well preserved and offers an in-depth insight into the lives of these troglodyte or ‘cave dwelling’ people. For those who are not too claustrophobic or frail, this is one of the most interesting sites in Turkey.