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In 1963, a resident of the Cappadocia region of Turkey discovered a mysterious chamber behind the wall of his house, which led to the rediscovery of the ancient underground city of Derankio.The city was built mainly by the Phrygian people. who was an expert architect of the Iron Age.And they accomplished this great feat during the 7th to 12th century BC. This vast city remained hidden beneath the surface of the earth for centuries. One of the largest cities of its kind, Drenkovo consists of eight floors that are about 85 meters deep underground.The city had more than 600 secret entrances.which could be blocked with large stones.There were churches, schools, storehouses, wineries and water wells.The city had a complex ventilation system with fifteen thousand small shafts ensuring a supply of fresh air.The city was built specifically to protect against enemy attacks and could easily shelter up to twenty thousand people.Even today, this ancient underground city is a mysterious place for tourists that tells an amazing story of human creativity.
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