5000-Year Old Underground City in Nevşehir, Turkey

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The discovery of a 5,000-year-old underground city in Nevşehir, Turkey, was announced on December 28, marking a significant archaeological find. This ancient city features a complex of ruins that include buildings, hidden churches, and intricate water channels. Nevşehir, known for its unique 'fairy chimney' rock formations, is located in the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia. This discovery adds to the historical significance of the area, making it an essential site for archaeological research.

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The discovery of a previously unknown ancient city came as a late Christmas present for archaeologists in Turkey when they made a major find on Dec. 28.

A series of ruins that contain buildings, hidden churches and water channels was found in the Turkish town of Nevsehir, which is known for 'fairy chimney' rock formations.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/inside-mysterious-underground-city-5000-years/story?id=27963927

Nevşehir, formerly Muşkara, is a city and the capital district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. Nevşehir includes the area called Cappadocia.
 
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