Not all of Cappadocia's subterranean secrets have been fully excavated, though the likes of Derinkuyu are open to the public. By 2016, around 50 percent of the city had become accessible.

Once a thriving metropolis, this underground city is one of several such complexes found across Cappadocia in Turkey. By Joel Day 13:28, Sat, Dec 16, 2023 | UPDATED: 13:28, Sat, Dec 16, 2023 Bookmark ...

What to do and where to stay in Turkey’s beautiful, otherworldly region - TRAVEL GUIDES: Discover rose-tinted valleys, towering ‘fairy chimneys’ and entire underground cities on a visit to this ...

Derinkuyu is the largest and deepest city, rediscovered in 1963 but with a history that may date back as far as 1200BC. Not all of the city is open to the public, but visitors can still see ...

This is the underground city of Derinkuyu. It was discovered in 1963 by a local man while he was renovating his basement. The construction work created a crack in a wall, through which several of ...

According to The Sun, the underground city, which is now called Derinkuyu, is believed to be the biggest ever excavated and was located about 280 feet beneath Cappadocia, where the man lived.

Cappadocia travel guide: What to do and where to stay in Turkey’s beautiful, otherworldly region Discover rose-tinted valleys, towering ‘fairy chimneys’ and entire underground cities on a ...

Cappadocia’s long history as a centre for Christianity is on splendid display in the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a stunning complex of rock-cut monasteries and churches, mostly dating from the 10th ...