Underground City

I'm back after a lengthy absence, and I have something quite interesting to share. I've always loved reading about - and occasionally having the good fortune to visit - old houses, archeological sites, antiques, and museum exhibits with old clothing, furniture, dishes, and such. I find it fascinating to view these things and consider the people who lived in the buildings, walked the streets, and used the items.

As a teenager, I was very lucky to have been able to spend some time in France and England, and it was so wonderful to walk through the old buildings - the energies were incredible. In France, we were able to vist some ancient Roman ruins, and a wonderful archeological site that was in the process of being excavated. How intriguing to walk on roads that until recently had not been trodden for centuries, to see silent buildings and courtyards that had once teemed with ancient life. Even in these places, the energies of past inhabitants were strong, echoing through the now-empty streets and walls. I could easily imagine turning a corner and encountering a toga-clad individual, who would have looked far more appropriate in those settings than we did in our modern clothing, with our cameras slung around our necks.

In light of my fascination with all of that, I was quite excited when I came across this link that someone had posted on a message board I belong to. It's an underground city discovered it Turkey, and I found it to be amazing. It was incredible viewing pictures of tunnels, rooms, and stairways that had not been walked for many years. I can just imagine how incredible it must have been for those who discovered it, and have been opening up the various levels. I'd love to be able to pay this place a visit, but since it's a bit too far away for that, I have to be satisfied with the pictures. I thought it might be interesting for others to see as well, so without further babbling, here is the link:

Underground City of Derinkuyu

Enjoy!