Derinkuyu Underground City underground city features 52 ventilation shafts up to 60 meters deep

Derinkuyu Underground City underground city features 52 ventilation shafts up to 60 meters deep. 52 ventilation shafts discovered at Derinkuyu Underground City Ventilation shafts reach depths of up to 60 meters Some shafts hit groundwater at the bottom

🔦 The large ventilation shaft at Derinkuyu measures approximately 55 meters (180 ft). This shaft appears to have been used as a well, providing water to multiple levels. Metal sheets cover the shafts preventing access to lower levels. No reliable information exists on total depth of the facility. More than 50 ventilation shafts were distributed throughout the underground city, allowing for natural airflow between the city's many dwellings and hallways. #Derinkuyu #Cappadocia

Key Facts

• 52 ventilation shafts discovered at Derinkuyu Underground City
• Ventilation shafts reach depths of up to 60 meters
• Some shafts hit groundwater at the bottom
• Metal sheets cover the shafts preventing access to lower levels
• No reliable information exists on total depth of the facility

Related site: Derinkuyu Underground City — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: DERINKUYU DECODED: Underground City Built Before the Flood? by SPIRIT in STONE