The City That Was Hiding Underground for 1,000 Years

Описание: It sounds like a fantasy novel, but in 1963, it actually happened. A man in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey was renovating his home when he knocked down a basement wall. Behind it, he found a tunnel that led to the greatest archaeological discovery of the century: Derinkuyu.

He had discovered an 18-story deep underground city capable of housing 20,000 people, their livestock, and their food supplies.

In this video, we explore the world beneath our feet:

The Discovery: How a simple home renovation revealed a 3,000-year-old metropolis.

The Engineering: How ancient builders carved ventilation shafts, fresh water wells, and even churches 280 feet deep into the volcanic rock.

The Defense: The massive 1,000-pound rolling stone doors that could only be closed from the inside to seal the city off from invaders.

The Connection: The discovery of miles of tunnels connecting Derinkuyu to other underground cities like Kaymakli.

Timeline: 0:00 - The Secret Room in the Basement 0:15 - Derinkuyu: The 18-Story City 0:30 - Ventilation and Defense Systems 0:45 - Why Did They Hide? 0:55 - The Network of Tunnels

Historical Context & FAQ:

Who built it? Historians believe it was started by the Phrygians around the 8th century BC, but later expanded by early Christians escaping Roman persecution and Arab-Byzantine wars.

How deep is it? The city extends approximately 85 meters (279 feet) deep.

Can you visit it today? Yes! Derinkuyu is open to tourists, though only about 10% of the city is accessible to the public.



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