The region devoted itself to Christianity early on. As Muslims and then Seljuk Turks arrived to take control of the region, people flocked to Cappadocia for safe haven, the Post explained. Luckily, the people there had carved intricate hiding places into the soft volcanic rock. When the war came to their doorstep, people hid in the underground city, blocking entry with stone doors. They even kept livestock inside to get them through the siege.
Meanwhile, scientists are trying to figure out just how large this massive underground city really is, “but given the city’s location, defenses, and proximity to a water supply, it is highly likely that it spans a very large area,” one scientist explained to NatGeo.
The regional capital’s mayor is already alight with possibilities for promoting the new discovery. He envisions “the world’s largest antique park:” the regular tourist fare above ground, and walking trails and museums through the underground city below.
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