The Derinkuyu Underground City: Located in Cappadocia, Turkey, this vast multi-level subterranean complex extends over 18 stories and could house 20,000 people. Believed to have been expanded by early Christians fleeing persecution, its origins may date back 3,000 years to the Hittites. The city includes ventilation shafts, wells, living quarters, churches, and stables, all carved from soft volcanic rock. How ancient people achieved such engineering—especially air circulation and structural stability—remains impressive. While its use as a refuge is clear, the full extent and original builders are still debated, adding to its mysterious allure.
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