Derinkuyu – The Hidden City Beneath the Earth
This episode has been translated into English using artificial intelligence (AI). The original script and content come from the Swedish podcast Historiens Mysterier (Mysteries of History).Derinkuyu is an underground city in Cappadocia, Turkey, that extends down to a depth of approximately 85 meters. It was built to protect its inhabitants from war, persecution, and natural disasters, with enough space to accommodate up to 20,000 people, including livestock. The city contains everything from schools and churches to wine presses, wells, and ventilation shafts. The entrances could be sealed with…
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