{"id":4733,"date":"2022-02-22T16:21:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T16:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ranitravel.com\/?p=4733"},"modified":"2022-02-22T16:21:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T16:21:44","slug":"exploring-the-underground-cities-civilization-in-cappadocia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ranitravel.com\/en\/exploring-the-underground-cities-civilization-in-cappadocia\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Underground Cities Civilization in Cappadocia"},"content":{"rendered":"
The subterranean cities in Cappadocia<\/strong> became famous worldwide, even as very much like the bizarre fairy chimneys that characterise the landscapes within the region. Discover the history behind the fascinating settlements of Kaymakli<\/strong> and Derinkuyu<\/strong> in Turkey. The idea behind the subterranean cities was to shield the inhabitants from foreign invasion, allowing thousands of individuals to measure their lives in total secrecy. During the 14th century, the caves provided Christians with a secure haven from the threat of the Mongolians during the assaults on Timur. Even during the 20th century, they enabled people to avoid wasting themselves from persecution during the Turkish Empire.<\/strong><\/p>\n The first of Cappadocia\u2019s deepest, widest and most amazing underground cities is Derinkuyu Underground City<\/strong>. Located on the Nev\u015fehir \u2013 Ni\u011fde road and 30 km from Nev\u015fehir, the underground city is found in Derinkuyu district. It’s discovered in 1963, partly cleaned and opened for visitors in 1967. This incredible archaeological discovery was stumbled upon by pure chance in 1963 by an area inhabitant while renovating his house. During renovations, he found himself ahead of a mysterious passage: An intricate labyrinth of caves and tunnels divided into several levels that meandered over 85 meters deep within the bowels of the planet. This homeowner found a true metropolis, excavated by hand which dates back to the seventh century BC.<\/p>\n
\nIt is believed that the underground<\/strong> cities of Cappadocia<\/strong> were initially built during the eighth and seventh centuries BCE by the Phrygians, who carved their living spaces into the region\u2019s soft igneous rock. There are around 200 cities in total in Cappadocia, with the foremost visited including Derinkuyu and Kaymakli.<\/p>\nDerinkuyu, The Extraordinary Underground City of Turkey<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Right now it’s 8 open floor that reaches 50 meters down, but if all of it’s cleaned, its floors may be up to 12-13 and reaches a depth of 85 meters. This Cappadocia Underground City<\/strong> has total of two, 5 km cleaned, visitable area called after 52 water wells within it. These water wells are 60 \u2013 70 meters deep and both meets the requirement for water system and functions as a airway. A number of these chimneys haven’t any reference to the surface so as to forestall the enemy, which cannot come down during the sieges within the region, from mixing poison with water. This feature is one in all the explanations why this Cappadocia underground city, which is so sheltered and equipped with a natural ventilating system, doesn’t have a technological explanation.<\/p>\n