Discover 7 remarkable underground cities worldwide! From ancient refuges like Derinkuyu to modern hubs like SubTropolis, ...

We examine ancient marvels like the underground city of Derinkuyu, modern military bunkers, deep transit systems, and even speculative designs for fully self-sufficient subterranean megacities.

Beneath the surface of Turkey lies Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city built to house 20,000 people. But why was it created, and who lived here? Join me as I explore its deep tunnels and ...

Known as Derinkuyu, the city had been abandoned for centuries, probably much to the relief of the man who'd just hammered his way in. Work on the city, estimated to hold up to 20,000 people, may ...

Derinkuyu is the largest excavated underground city in the world. It lies beneath the parched volcanic terrain of Cappadocia and extends more than 85 meters deep.

A new study uses 3D modeling to recreate the sounds of daily life in Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city in Turkey.

The secret underground city of Derinkuyu remained a secret from humans for quite a few years. It was discovered in 1963 when a local man found an adjacent dark tunnel to his wall during renovation.

It’s fair to say that Johannesburg’s heyday has long passed, or moved to Sandton and Soweto, and the city may become somewhat of a relic — sooner rather than later.

Credit: Canva For those who haven’t been to Derinkuyu, imagine a city that could house 20,000 people—complete with living quarters, stables, chapels, and even wineries—all underground. Derinkuyu ...

A simulation showing the moment a man discovered a secret underground city dating back to 1200 BC has left people mind-blown.

Nestled within a central Turkish region is a subterranean city, where 20,000 people could live for months at a time. Originally known at Elengubu, the ancient city of Derinkuyu stretches more than ...