AnimeshIntricate Infrastructure
Another impressive feat of engineering the maker of the city of Darinkuyu managed to achieve was to have a self-sufficient water system. They had built vast wells that ran deep inside these caves and provided the city with fresh water. On top of having such remarkable system, they made sure that it wasn’t easily accessible to the people present on the land. There was still a ton of amazing stuffing hiding in this forgotten city.
Ancient Ducts
The people responsible for engineering and planning this city appeared to be extremely forward thinking. From the surface, one would have to look very carefully and thoroughly in order to locate the vents that were responsible for air ventilation in this place. On top of being very well hidden they were also made small enough that no human could crawl through them.
Genius Work
It was from the surface that cool air was allowed to enter inside all of the 18 levels of this city. We have discussed things getting in but what about getting out, if you wanted to get inside this city, you don’t need to worry, there were plenty of ways you could do that…. Given you could find them. A man in an interview claimed, “I cannot believe what was sitting under my house all this time, and how clever all these details are”.
Tiny Hidden Entrances
This man was responsible for discovering that if you want to enter this labyrinthian city, you would have to know about the exact location of the secret entrance that allowed a way into this maze-like domain. And mind you finding this entryway was no easy feat. Since the day this city was discovered, over 100 of these tiny, animal sized holes have been discovered. But what was the purpose of a bizarre city like this?
Its Fascinating History
Back in the Byzantine era, it was a well-known fact that people who placed their faith in Christianity were victims of numerous raids orchestrated by Muslim Arab nations. To provide themselves a place to freely practice their faith and have a safe haven for their families. Having to rely upon and maintain a stock for everything and a changing their way of life to suit that of an underground city was indeed a huge problem.
Life Carried On As Usual
In the beginning, adjusting to a life in an underground would have been undoubtedly challenging, the residents of Derikuyu soon gained an equilibrium with their new surroundings. After all certain doom waited for them on the other side of these doors. Fortunately, they had planned for everything.