Why is There a City for 20,000 People Under Turkey?

About this episode

This episode explores the vast underground city of Derinkuyu beneath Cappadocia, delving into its history, mystery, and the theories surrounding its existence.

Beneath Cappadocia lies Derinkuyu, a vast underground city hiding ancient secrets. Who built it, why, and when? Explore history, mystery, and theories behind one of Earth’s most astonishing hidden worlds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• underground city
• ancient secrets
• history
• mystery
• theories

Keywords

• Derinkuyu
• Cappadocia
• underground city
• ancient history
• hidden worlds

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cappadocia, Derinkuyu, Turkey

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