The world's largest underground ancient city

Scientists have discovered a cave complex in Türkiye that could be the largest ancient underground city ever known.

The cave complex is located at a depth of about 113 meters, below a hilltop fortress near Nevsehir province, Türkiye. According to National Geographic, the ancient city in Nevsehir was discovered two years ago, when workers identified tunnel entrances and underground chambers during demolition work for a new housing project.

Here, scientists found a complete settlement with kitchens, wineries, water channels, chapels, ventilation shafts... They determined that this place could date back to the Eastern Roman Empire period.

Researchers have previously discovered the Derinkuyu site, in Türkiye's Cappadocia region, which was large enough to house at least 20,000 people. In this case, experts believe the city in Nevsehir was a third larger than Derinkuyu.

NBC News reported yesterday that the housing project has been moved to the suburbs, and Nevsehir officials want to turn this underground city into the world's largest ancient park.

"We are even planning to reopen underground churches. All this makes us very excited," said Hasan Ünver, mayor of Nevsehir province.

According to VnExpress