In 1963, a resident of Cappadocia, Turkey, uncovered a mysterious room behind a wall in his home, leading to the rediscovery of Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city. Built primarily by the Phrygians, skilled Iron-Age architects from the 12th to the 7th century BC, this vast city was hidden for centuries beneath the surface. Over time, it was expanded by various civilizations, including the Byzantines. Derinkuyu, one of the largest of its kind, could shelter thousands of people and livestock, showcasing remarkable ancient engineering and resourcefulness.
Like a scene from a Terry Gilliam film, he tore down a wall in his house only to find a room beyond and then behind that, an entire city! Time Bandits for real! Anyone?
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