Derinkuyu, located in Cappadocia, Turkey, is an ancient underground city that extends up to 60 metres below ground. Built to shelter thousands of people, it includes living quarters, storage rooms, ventilation shafts, and even places of worship. The site reveals how early communities adapted to protect themselves in times of invasion.
Travel Facts: Turkey’s Derinkuyu Is A Multi-Level Underground City

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