Roberta Writes – Thursday Doors: Derinkuyu underground city in Cappadocia, Turkey #Thursdaydoors #Turkey #undergroundcity

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My husband was declared completely recovered and able to travel in early May. On 27 May he boarded a plane for Dubai and then a second flight to Turkey. He went to Istanbul for work. I would have liked to go with him but both my sons were preparing for exams and they both started writing this week. I needed to stay home to help Michael prepare and be available for Greg to off load all his anxieties on. Greg has been achieving unbelievable marks in the high nineties and even four or five 100%. The higher his marks, the higher his anxiety. Weird but true.

Anyhow, TC headed off on his own and spent his one weekend in Turkey touring Cappadocia and the Derinkuyu underground city.

This is what Wikipedia says about Derinkuyu:

“The Derinkuyu underground city is an ancient multi-level underground city of the Median Empire in the town of Derinkuyu in Nevşehir Province, Turkey, extending to a depth of approximately 85 metres (280 ft). It is large enough to have sheltered as many as 20,000 people together with their livestock and food stores. It is the largest excavated underground city in Turkey and is one of several underground complexes found throughout Cappadocia.

The underground city at Derinkuyu could be closed from the inside with large rolling stone doors. Each floor could be closed off separately.”

If you’d like to learn more about Derinkuyu, you can do so here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derinkuyu_underground_city

This time, he took proper photographs with context (I gave him very clear instructions beforehand – haha!) and here they are:

A picture of the city
An ancient monastery
A residential house
Another residential house
An ancient castle
Residences built into the side of the mountain
The hotel

The following pictures are inside the underground city:

TC’s bedroom in the hotel:

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83 thoughts on “Roberta Writes – Thursday Doors: Derinkuyu underground city in Cappadocia, Turkey #Thursdaydoors #Turkey #undergroundcity”

  1. That is fascinating Robbie! I wondered why such a thing was created, so read the link you provided. It appears it was created as a fortress, for protection.
    Our ancestral DNA must have inspired this. Our ancestors survived many catcaclysuims by going underground.

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  3. Wow ! Robbie what an amazing post the photos and information are amazing!
    I’d of stayed home with the boys too let’s hope you and your hubby can visit there together at a later date 💜💜💜

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  9. Those photos are amazing. I’d love to see those places in person (unlikely) but I appreciate Terrance taking the pictures to share. Best of luck to all of you for a happy, healthy summer and a well deserved break (I think) for your sons.

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  13. Well done to all your men, Robbie!! An underground City. Fascinating that if one was not aware that the rooms were underground, they might not believe it as they are decked out so well. Cheers to you and your family, Robbie!

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  14. Wow, Robbie. I’d never heard of this place. How fascinating. And great photos from TC (your instructions were spot on!). I’m glad he’s fully recovered and it’s great to hear that your boys are doing so well. Hopefully, you’ll have many trips in the future. Hugs.

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  24. I’ve heard about these, and what great photos! You give good instructions. They are so mysterious.
    I’m glad your husband is well.
    and good luck to your sons on their exams. (K)

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  26. Well done, Robbie and Terence! The photos are brilliant — I was gobsmacked by how stunning the place is. A while back I saw part of a documentary about Derinkuyu, but I only saw the underground parts. I didn’t know about the above ground dwellings or the monastery. What a place. Thanks to Terence for the photos, and thank you, Robbie, for formatting and writing a wonderful post. Hugs.

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      1. Ooooh! I can imagine your mental wheels whirling. Yes, I can see how those photos would trigger lots of ideas. They would actually tie (as a fictional concept) into a story idea I was extremely drawn to several years ago (partly historic fiction), but it was complex and needed a lot of research. Recently I thought I might go back to it — and I couldn’t find my notes/file for it… :/
        Anyhow, I look forward to seeing you where this takes you. Have a brilliant new week.

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  28. Your husband did very well, Robbie, and congratulations on his recovery! Give him thanks from us. What a fascinating place! I’m not surprised you feel inspired by it. And the hotel room looks amazing as well. I understand your son’s anxiety. There is such a thing as thinking that things are going “too well”, but it was well-worth the effort.

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  30. Fascinating photos to stimulate the imagination of how people lived in the underground cities – close to the earth. Makes me think of Zion in the 2nd Matrix movie. I’m very glad your husband has completely recovered. I hope you all have a relaxing summer.

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