The Underground City and Its History in Cappadocia
The underground city of Mahkemeağcı offers a fascinating discovery with its historical and mysterious structure. This unique location mesmerizes visitors with its deep history and unique architecture.
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The underground city located in the Mahkemeağcin village in Kızılcahamam district of Ankara stands out with its churches, monasteries, and caves dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. The village takes its visitors on a historical journey with its historical structure.
Features of the Underground City
The underground city in the Mahkemeağcin village has a rock structure resembling Cappadocia. It is noted that the caves have been neglected for many years. There are ‘cross’ signs belonging to past civilizations inside the caves. Villagers used the caves in the past for rice cultivation and animal shelter.
Expectations and Call
The residents of the village expect support from the authorities for the maintenance of the underground city. They request that necessary measures be taken to clean the caves and turn it into a tourist attraction. Steps need to be taken to revive this area with high tourist potential.
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