The underground cities of the Byzantine Empire - Veronica Kalas

Uncover the history of the ancient underground cities beneath Cappadocia, which were built during the Byzantine Empire.

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The breathtaking geological formations of Cappadocia are one of the most astonishing landscapes on Earth. Also known as “fairy chimneys,” this impressive terrain hides an equally remarkable feat of pre-modern engineering: a network of extensive underground cities stretching deep below the surface. Who inhabited these cities, and why? Veronica Kalas uncovers the secrets of this buried history.

Lesson by Veronica Kalas, directed by Serin İnan, Tolga Yıldız, Kozmonot Animation Studio.

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[euricequeen]

Perfect. Before i fall asleep i will learn something today

[dankshadow]

Once again TED-Ed never misses with their amazing animation

[derkaiser]

I like how Ted Ed tells these history stories that most people don't know about. This is why the area was so hard to conquer for the Arab invaders because people would just disappear then reappear. It is pretty crazy what humans can do.

[Inlegos]

I went to Turkey with my wife on our honeymoon. We saw these in Cappadocia!! They are even more interesting and beautiful than described.

[Moon-liki]

you speak of the byzantines, I will be there to listen :p

[eliplayz]

I've always been fascinated by underground cities. They are both cool and sustainable. I even build houses in cliffs if not explicitly underground in Minecraft

[leventaksakal]

Ihlara Valley is a beatiful trekking route full of history

[shankariramasubramanyan]

OMG!! I was just reading about the Byzantine empire and was thinking if TedEd would make a video it would be great!
What a timing!!
TedEd never fails to quench the thirst for learning

[GianlucaAiello]

one of the most spectacular unique dreamy places I ever visited...

[MusicFangTeaLover]

What I'm hearing is inspiration for a dwarven city for my next campaign

[breakinggood]

Every time i think i know everything about byzantium. Something new pops up

[ZANKZURC]

one of the most educational channel in yt..glad i subcribed..

[benjaminTolis]

What a beautiful place these Greeks created, wonderful architecture indeed!

[susmitanayak]

I would love to visit this spectacular place and thanks again Ted-ed for sharing the Byzantine Empire architecture, even though these are animated. I'm curious to see how they look. They are truly majestic in their time.

[mattsmith]

I've been fascinated by Derinkuyu since I first heardof it. So thanks for making a video about it I've been wanting to learn all I can for weeks now

[charliefarmer]

This should be written into fiction. Legit I’d pay good money for a book about an underground colony of Romans who have been living their lives underground all this time.

[tamercigdem]

there is one of them in my hometown but archeological digs started recently. it is in sarayönü /konya

[supplican]

Been listening to the History of Byzantium podcast but there was no mention of this!

I would have liked actual video of these sites, and more maps too.

[gulayioek]

I thank you so much for this video ❤ı feel so happy because i was born in Kaymaklı 😊

[Toby-asdf]

Spent my 2nd anniversary with my wife in one of the fairy chimneys. This place really is magical.