Cappadocia Underground Cities Turkey

You can find all of Cappadocia's underground cities in this video. Starting from the massive underground city that once housed 50,000 people in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, you can follow a listed tour of many underground cities in order Cappadocia is famous not only for its fairy chimneys and natural beauty but also for its fascinating underground cities. These cities were built due to the region's geological features and historical events. There are more than 200 known underground cities in Cappadocia, which were used for defense, protection, and hiding. Derinkuyu Derinkuyu is the largest in Cappadocia and the largest underground city in the world. It is 85 meters deep and has 8 levels. Inside Derinkuyu, there are structures such as a missionary school, churches, dining halls, stables, and water wells. There are deep ventilation shafts and water wells that go down into the depths of the city. Kaymaklı Kaymaklı Underground City is one of the largest underground cities in the region and has four levels. The first level was used as a stable for animals, while the other levels were organized as kitchens, churches, and living areas. In addition, there are storage rooms and wine production areas. The tunnels and narrow passages inside the city were designed for security and defense purposes. Özkonak Özkonak underground is located 14 kilometers from Avanos. Unlike Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu, it has narrow holes for communication between levels. The city has ventilation shafts, water wells, and a winemaking area. Even when the entrances to the rooms are closed, airflow is maintained thanks to the ventilation holes. Tatlarin Underground City is located in the town of Acıgöl in Nevşehir and was opened to visitors in 1991. It has tunnels and passages similar to other underground cities. Inside the city, there are churches, kitchens, and large halls. Some parts of the structure were used as dungeons, where three skeletons were found.. Özlüce Underground City has only one level but spreads over a wide area. The largest space in the city is the main hall at the entrance. To the right of this large area are storage rooms, and to the left are living quarters. The galleries of the underground city are quite long and contain various traps. Mazı Underground City is located in Mazı, a village in Ürgüp. It has four main entrances. The underground city is notable for its many winemaking facilities. It appears to have been designed for long-term use. There is a short corridor from the stables leading to the church. Mazı Underground City is also notable for its seating areas and carvings. Located in the center of Nevşehir, under Nevşehir Castle, this large underground city is still undergoing discovery and cleaning efforts. Certain sections are open to visitors. The Nevşehir underground city is centrally located. There is no information about the picture we see here, but judging by its appearance, it seems to depict a king or someone equally important. You definitely need to see it up close. History and Purpose of the Underground The primary purpose of the construction of Cappadocia's underground cities is generally accepted to be the protection of the local people from attacks. These cities were used by various civilizations throughout history and were designed for defense. The complex tunnels and narrow passageways inside the cities were built to make it difficult for enemies to pass through. If you liked this video please LIKE us👍🏽 SUBSCRIBE HERE / ‪@Cappadociapage‬ Cappadocia Page instagram:   / cappadociapage   Cappadocia Page Tiktok:   / cappadociapage   Cappadocia Page X: https://x.com/Cappadociapage Cappadocia Page Facebook:   / cappadociapage   Cappadocia Page Web : https://www.cappadociapage.com/en https://www.cappadociapage.com/en/cap... #undergroundcities #cappadocia , #underground #turkey Cappadocia Underground Cities Sections 00:05 Cappadocia Underground Cities 00:37 Derinkuyu Underground City 01:20 Kaymaklı Underground City 02:03 Özkonak Underground 02:36 Tatlarin Underground City 03:15 Özlüce Underground City 04:14 Mazı Underground 05:11 Kayasehir Underground 07:00 History and Purpose of the Underground Cities 08:00 Visiting and Entrance Fees