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Underground city · Kaymaklı, Nevşehir
Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri
Shelter, storage and food-preparation spaces connect in an underground circuit.
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About Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri
Kaymaklı preserves a network of underground spaces accessible from the village in southern Cappadocia.
The route passes through rooms connected by corridors, with areas associated with storage, food preparation and communal life. Wells and stone blocks used to close passages help to understand how the underground was adapted. The layout differs from Derinkuyu; visiting both may interest those who want to compare structures.
Choose the pace according to available time and follow the circuit signage. There are low and narrow sections, and the passage of groups can slow circulation. For those planning to visit only one underground city, Kaymaklı already allows understanding this form of occupation without turning the day into a sequence of descents.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours of visit.
Best time
Viewing the spaces at Kaymaklı depends more on visitor flow than on external light; allow time to wait in passages and look around the rooms unhurriedly.
How to get there
In Kaymaklı center, follow the signs to the entrance of the underground city.
Tip
Do not assume that all underground areas are part of the public circuit.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri
Does Kaymaklı have only corridors or also rooms?
The route combines passages with spaces associated with storage and food preparation. The areas allow you to imagine daily functions, as well as recognize the form of the excavation.
Why are there large stone blocks in Kaymaklı’s passages?
They are related to the sealing of accesses in the underground. Observing their position helps understand how parts of the structure could be isolated.
Is it better to enter Kaymaklı quickly or wait for the group flow?
The narrow passages make the pace dependent on the people moving through them. Allow time to stop in the rooms and wait for the way to clear without rushing the visit.