During renovations to its basement, a Turkish man, who has not been named or aged, made an almost unbelievable discovery.
At the time of discovery, which occurred in the 1960s, the “discoverer” was chasing some chickens that had escaped.
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By tearing down a wall, he revealed a dark tunnel that led to an abandoned underground city, formerly inhabited by around 20,000 people.
The city, known as Derinkuyu, is now recognized as the ancient city of Elengubu. The accidental discovery revealed a fascinating archaeological treasure, providing an insight into the past and intriguing experts about the history and life in these ancient communities underground in Türkiye.
More details about accidental discovery
Derinkuyu is located in the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia and is considered the largest excavated underground city in the world.
With a depth of over 280 feet, it has fascinated visitors and archeology experts ever since its discovery.
Derinkuyu is believed to be connected to over 200 smaller underground cities, which have been explored in the last few decades alone.
Turkish guides shared this information with the BBC, revealing the impressive extent of these ancient underground complexes in the region.
Inside the underground city of Derinkuyu, which has entrances connected to more than 600 homes in modern day Cappadocia, researchers discovered an 18-level complex of tunnels.
One of the most impressive aspects of the city was its ventilation system, which provided fresh air and water for its inhabitants.
This ingenious infrastructure allowed the underground city to be habitable and sustainable, even in adverse conditions.
It is believed that the site was initially used for storing goods. As the years passed, the city underground was becoming a safe haven against foreign invaders.
The narrow, low aisles were strategically designed to make it difficult for intruders to advance, forcing them to duck and move in single file.
By all indications, it was worth it for that man to have run after the chickens to discover part of the story!
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