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Derinkuyu Underground City

UndergroundTürkiyec. 700 BCEPhrygian / Byzantine

Massive underground city extending 60m deep with 18 levels. Could shelter 20,000 people with livestock and food stores. Features ventilation shafts, wells, and a cruciform church on the lowest level.

38.3746°, 34.7340°

Look Closer — this site carries open questions: tool marks suggesting advanced machining.
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Walkthrough videos (8)

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