AnimeshWhat Had He Discovered?
There lied a doorway at the opposite end of this etched out room, and that door led him to another, an even larger section of this cave system where it was branching off into several other corridors and stairs. But the origins and purpose of this place was still a mystery. It was as if this man had discovered Narnia in his closet. But he was determined to find answers to his questions.
Seeking the Professionals
His confusion was eating away at him. He had no clue how to process this information and what to make of this bizarre discovery that he had come across in his backyard. Soon he realized that this underground world was more than just a labyrinth of underground caves. And so he called up the Turkish Antiques Authority and asked them for help.
The Lost City
Even the officials from the TAA, who entered this cavern were bewildered by the sheer magnitude of this discovery. It was like they had entered a magical labyrinth. But with them, they brought some serious technical equipment capable of extensive research. From what they had seen so far, they felt confident that this was the ancient city of Derinkuyu. A city which posses a rich culture and past.
Ancient Security
Amongst numerous other uses for a city like this, one of the most use that stood out of all the others was that a place like this provided its residents’ unparalleled protection from the wrath of both nature and their mortal enemies. Since the corridors of this place were very narrow, it allowed only one person to enter at a time, which made it almost impenetrable by any invading forces. But there was more to it.
They Could Seal Off Entryways
The engineers who had designed these caves had strategically placed humongous boulders on the side of every passageway. The purpose of these boulders was to block off an entire area in the event of an invasion. Also, they were clever enough to plan for an event of a fire as the entire lower levels were available to flee to in case a fire broke out in this underground city.
Stop Who Goes There?
These hulking stones could easily be used to close off the entrance of Derinkuyu in the event of an invasion, not only the main entrance but individual entrances as well could be easily shut off with the help of these rocks. It is truly remarkable how they have used the stones to carve them into utensils and other tools.