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Derinkuyu

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.

2 Lieux1 Guides de Marche1300 m
Derinkuyu Panorama38.3744° N, 34.7346° E

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Histoire

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.

En Bref

Meilleure Période pour Visiter
Year-round. Underground temperature is constant at 13°C.
Altitude
1300 m
Superficie
35 km²
Population
11,000

Comment s'y Rendre

35 km south of Göreme. Tours available or drive via the main road.

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