Özkonak
An underground city probably built by the people of Byzantine Cappadocia
| Site Id: | 421 |
| Locality: | Nevşehir |
| Address: | Özkonak Yeralti Şehri, Turizm Caddesi, Özkonak Beldesi, Avanos, Nevşehir, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, 50530, Türkiye |
| Coordinates: | 38.8068654, 34.8407311 |
| Period: | Byzantine |
Wikipedia Description
The city has many strata made up of volcanic granite. Its larger areas are connected to each other by tunnels, and it contains a pipe communication system reaching each of its levels. This feature is unique when compared to the Kaymaklı Underground City and the Derinkuyu Underground City. Each carved room had ventilation provided by further piping when the city was sealed during sieges. More on Wikipedia
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Maps of Özkonak archeological site, located in Nevşehir, Türkiye.
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