Unexpectedly discovered a thousand-year-old underground city when repairing a house

A Turkish man while repairing the house accidentally discovered the tunnel leading into the ancient underground city thousands of years ago.

In 1963, a resident of Cappadocia, Turkey, discovered a secret underground tunnel while repairing a house. After the man used the hammer to break the old wall of his house, he saw that incredible structure.

Derikuyu underground city.

Following the tunnel he continued to discover an ancient city that was forgotten underground, Derinkuyu city.

Derinkuyu city is completely underground, with space for about 20,000 people to live. Remains of relics show that cultivation and animal husbandry take place in this 18-storey city.

This city has enough space for 20,000 to live.

The underground city discovered in Turkey has both churches, tombs, kitchens, stables, wells, schools and shelter in case of war or natural disasters. The city has about 600 doors connecting the areas.

Each floor has its own shortcut in case of danger. Derinkuyu also has heavy stone doors with wheels inside to prevent strangers from entering. Researchers also discovered traces of writing from the Greek period.

The city has about 600 doors connecting the areas.

They believe that Derinkuyu was built in 780-1180 BC. This is the largest underground city ever discovered.

Today, it has become a popular tourist site in Cappadocia, although scientists have discovered half of the city.