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Millennia-Old Shelter

Underground Cities

Depth 8 kat
Capacity 20.000
Derinkuyu ~32 km
A World Underground

Shelters of Millennia

Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı underground cities descend up to 8 floors and sheltered thousands, with ventilation, wells, stables and churches.

Early Christians used them for protection from raids.

Derinkuyu

Deepest city, 8 floors down.

Kaymaklı

Wide tunnels and storerooms.

FAQ

Claustrophobia?

Tunnels are narrow; sensitive visitors can stay on upper levels.

Distance?

Derinkuyu ~32 km.

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