HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsKaymakli Underground City
Turkiye
Paşabağları (Monks Valley) is home to some of Cappadocia's most famous and photogenic fairy chimneys. Visitors can explore the region's unique geological structure by closely observing the three-headed fairy chimneys, rock-carved monk cells, and natural formations. It's an ideal stop for photography and nature walks.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Beneath the unassuming modern town of Kaymakli lies one of the most extraordinary feats of ancient engineering in the world. This is the Kaymakli Underground City, a sprawling, multi-level subterranean complex that could once…
Listen in the app2The First Level: Stables and Security
As we enter the first level, the most immediate feature you will encounter is the stable area. Because of the logistical difficulty of moving livestock deep into the labyrinth, the animals were kept closest to the surface. …
Listen in the app3The Second Level: The Rock-Cut Church
Moving down to the second level, we transition from the functional to the spiritual. Here, you will find a rock-cut church, a testament to the deep faith of the early Christians who inhabited Kaymakli. …
Listen in the app4The Third Level: Wine and Storage
The third level of Kaymakli was the city’s 'engine room'—the center for storage and food production. This is the most complex level open to the public, featuring vast wine cellars, oil presses, and storage pits. …
Listen in the app5The Fourth Level: The Master Kitchen
As we descend to the fourth level, we reach the deepest point accessible to visitors. Here you will find the main communal kitchen. …
Listen in the app6The Lungs of the City: Ventilation Shafts
Throughout your descent, you may have noticed vertical shafts cutting through the levels. These are the ventilation shafts, the technological marvel that made life underground possible. …
Listen in the app7Narrow Passages: Defensive Architecture
As you move between the levels, you will notice that many of the tunnels are extremely narrow and low, requiring you to crouch or walk in single file. This was not due to a lack of space, but was a deliberate defensive strategy. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Emerging from the depths of Kaymakli into the sunlight is often a profound experience. The transition from the cool, silent, and cramped world below to the warmth and openness of the surface allows for a deep appreciation of what…
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What is Kaymakli Underground City?
Kaymakli Underground City is a place in Turkiye with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Turkiye |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.4601, 34.7522 |
| Last updated |