A Man Knocked Through His Wall and Found an Ancient City. Who Built It?

Have you ever heard of the underground city of Derinkuyu discovered behind a basement wall in Turkey? Join us as we explore how an ordinary home renovation in 1963 revealed a massive subterranean metropolis carved deep into volcanic rock. You will learn about the ancient history of Cappadocia, discover who built these multi-level underground tunnels, and examine the massive stone doors used for defense. We will also investigate the geological properties of tuff rock that made this incredible engineering feat possible, and uncover the final mystery of when people last sought refuge in the dark. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:18 1. The Wall in the Basement 2:57 2. A City Built Downward 4:47 3. Who Dug It First? 6:57 4. The Enemy Above 8:53 5. The Last Night Underground 10:40 6. What's Still Down There SOURCES 1. Wikipedia, "Derinkuyu underground city" (depth ~85 m