DERINKUYU: Mysterious underground city in Turkey.
Turkey is a country steeped in history, boasting numerous archeological wonders that have captured the imagination of travelers from around the world. One such marvel is Derinkuyu , a mysterious underground city located in the Cappadocia region of cental Turkey. Derinkuyu is an extra ordinary testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness, as well as a fascinating enigma that continues to captivate explorers and historians alike. Derinkuyu is believed to have been built the Byzantine era, around 8th centaury BCE . It was designed as a massive shelter to protect its inhabitants from external threat, including in evasion and natural disaster. It could accommodate thousands of people and their livestock. FOR MORE FOLLO W ME AT PROMISE.