Map created by stuart jacksoncarter the cutaway map above shows part of the underground city of derinkuyu as it would have appeared at its peak during the byzantine era. Derinkuyu is a town and district of nevsehir city in turkey. Derinkuyu underground city ancient mega city youtube. Visiting the derinkuyu underground city in cappadocia. It is still largely unexplored, but initial studies suggest its size and features may rival those of derinkuyu, the largest excavated underground city in cappadocia, which could house 20,000 people. A beautiful natural wonder with impressive fairy chimneys and eroded caverns, cappadocia is an amazing geological spectacle. Derinkuyu underground city derinkuyu, turkey atlas obscura.
The underground city at derinkuyu has 18 stories that descend far into the earth. Book now fortresses subterranean subterranean sites archaeology. There have been more than forty underground cities discovered in. In the cappadocia region of turkey there is a town called derinkuyu. Kaymakli underground city derinkuyu all you need to. Please visit my friends at megalith research derinkuyu is an ancient underground city located in turkey.
The underground city of derinkuyu could shelter as many as. Please send us an email to get further information and book tours. Derinkuyu underground city is the deepest of the discovered cities in cappadocia with eight floors reaching up to 280 ft in depth. Check out the best tours and activities to experience derinkuyu underground city. From prices and availability to skiptheline options and. Sophisticated shafts, some as long as 180 feet, provide ventilation to the complexs multitude of residences, communal rooms, tunnels, wine cellars, oil presses, stables and chapels. The intriguing ancient underground city of derinkuyu. Kaymakli underground city derinkuyu 2020 what to know. Derinkuyu underground city, cappadocia cappadocia tours. Malakopi is an ancient multilevel underground city in the derinkuyu district in nevsehir province, turkey, extending to a depth of approximately 60 metres 200 ft. The city is the largest of of over 200 underground cities discovered so far in cappadocia, turkey. Before we get to that, however, the premise of weismans book though it. Book your tickets online for kaymakli underground city, derinkuyu. This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.
The derinkuyu underground city is located in the same named town derinkuyu, which is situated 40km from goreme 30 minute drive. Cappadocias derinkuyu underground city visitor guide. Derinkuyu the underground city in cappadocia ancient origins. Derinkuyu underground city, the worlds deepest subterranean. It is large enough to have sheltered as many as 20,000 people together with their livestock and food stores. Kaymakli underground city derinkuyu 2020 all you need. Also, turkish people calls it cappadocia derinkuyu. When shes not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. Derinkuyu the underground city in cappadocia ancient. Massive underground city found in cappadocia region of turkey. Derinkuyu underground city like something out of an especially surreal horror movie, thederinkuyu underground city was discovered in modern times when a man found a hidden room behind a wall in. The derinkuyu underground city is located in the same named town derinkuyu, which is. Parts of the city date back to the hittites and phrygian period circa 3000 bc.
Kaymakli underground city is on ihlara road, 10 kms from derinkuyu. The city descends 18 stories underground, deeper than any of the other underground complexes found in the area, and is fitted with thousands of ventilation shafts and water ways that provided fresh. Under the town of nevsehir, near cappadocia in turkey, lies an extraordinary underground complex known as the derinkuyu underground city. Derinkuyu underground city cave system is one of the most remarkable. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to cappadocia.