Derinkuyu

Derinkuyu is home to the deepest underground city in Cappadocia, descending 8 levels (60 meters) underground. This ancient city could shelter up to 20,000 people along with their livestock and food stores.

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Derinkuyu Panorama38.3744° N, 34.7346° E

History

Likely started by the Phrygians in the 8th-7th centuries BC and expanded by early Christians. The city has ventilation shafts, wells, storage rooms, stables, churches, and even a winery.