Cappadocia, and Derinkuyu, were smack in the middle of their territory.
Relying on this, some opine that Derinkuyu was built by ancient Persians;
There is no consensus on who built Derinkuyu or when construction first began.
The underground city at Derinkuyu has 18 stories that descend far into the Earth.
Derinkuyu is located in the Cappadocia region of Turkey,
a place renowned for its unique geology.
So many, that most scholars agree that Derinkuyu could have easily supported as many as 20,000 people.".
As such, and with ties to the Hittites, Phrygians and Persians, Derinkuyu presents a fascinating riddle for ancient mystery enthusiasts.
Derinkuyu seems to attract the most attention of all the underground cities because,
until 1963, people were unaware that this deepest of the underground cities even existed.
Derinkuyu seems to attract the most attention of all the underground cities because,
until 1963, modern people were unaware that this deepest of the underground cities even existed.