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

🕳️ Derinkuyu Underground City in Turkey extends approximately 85 meters below the surface, with ventilation shafts reaching depths of up to 60 meters — the deepest shafts served as wells providing water to multiple levels! An extensive network of ventilation shafts enabled natural airflow throughout this remarkable multi-level complex. An extraordinary feat of ancient engineering!

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