Comments on: The Underground City at Derinkuyu

By: MIKE STANWAY

MIKE STANWAY — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:04:55 +0000

Hi, my wife and I visited Derinkuyu in 1976 on our way back from Petra, in a Morris 1000. It seemed to be lit by a string of 40 watt bulbs and we were not equipped with a decent torch so exploration was limited! I was always puzzled by where the people who excavated the tunnels dumped what must have been a considerable amount of rock as there seemed to be no evidence of spoil heaps etc. I understand some of the caverns were natural but they must still have had some stuff to dispose of (maybe they buried it !!!) Thanks for your post it – brought back a flood of memories.

By: Brian@wall sandwich panels

Brian@wall sandwich panels — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:53:56 +0000

I’ve often thought about the need for a modern day underground city in case of world catastrophe. I think that was the same kind of idea for the builders of Derinkuyu.

This city is impressive and a great stop for tourists. I wonder how they would defend the city give a siege? The invaders would simply need to plug the air holes.

By: stacie@storage lockers

stacie@storage lockers — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:48:17 +0000

I admit, I laughed at the pic lol! My son would love places like this, he loves darkness and tunnels (yes, I’m a bit worried) but he’s only a little boy so I guess it’s his curious nature. It’s a shame only 10% of the total complex is available though.

By: oriental rug

oriental rug — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:01:27 +0000

Nice Picture ! I have a guidebook for Turkey that mentions “many-storied underground cities” in Derinkuyu and Kaymakli. It does not include pictures, however.
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By: Aaron @ Mario Costumes

Aaron @ Mario Costumes — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:16:45 +0000

This place looks incredible. There’s always something intriguing about exploring underground, especially when you’re in another country a long way from home. Great photos by the way.

By: naz@storage cabinets

naz@storage cabinets — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:49:32 +0000

Underground cities are incredible, they always have fascinated me. Those tunnel look amazing and the picture of you a great memory.

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By: Kettles and Toasters

Kettles and Toasters — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:53:24 +0000

Amazing pictures and I am surprised at just how high the quality of these photos actually are considering it was a 1975 trip. Must have been quite an experience.:D
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By: james@ladies designer watches

james@ladies designer watches — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:13:57 +0000

Wow!!! this is absolutely spectacular!! an underground city that has 11 different levels? cant believe that something so elaborately and painstakingly made could exist.

mustve taken them 100s of years to carve this out!

By: Walter @ Auto Insurance Comparisons

Walter @ Auto Insurance Comparisons — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:13 +0000

I’m fascinated by places that have old underground tunnels like that. It reminds me of Indiana Jones, I get that sense of adventure. These kinds of places also have so much history which makes them even more fascinating.