The Mysterious Underground City Found in a Man's Basement

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A man in Derinkuyu, Turkey, discovered an underground city in his basement during a renovation in 1963.
The underground city is up to 18 stories deep and could house 20,000 people.
Derinkuyu is located in Cappadocia, known for its soft volcanic rock formations called tuff.
The city's origins are unclear, with theories suggesting it was built by Hittites, Phrygians, or early Christians.
The underground city was likely used as a refuge from enemy armies and extreme weather.
It features ventilation shafts, wells, living quarters, storage rooms, churches, and even a dungeon.
The city was used during wars between Byzantines and Arabs, Mongol raids, and Ottoman conquests.
Local Greeks used the city for shelter until they were relocated in 1923.
Derinkuyu is now a major tourist attraction in Cappadocia.

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