of the World Lost Caverns and Buried Cities. 7 UNDERGROUND WONDERS NURUL NABILA BINTI MD MUKHTAR (52213120463) WAN NURFARIHAN BINTI WAN RAZALI (52213120426) Yerebatan Sarnici, Istanbul, Turkeye Cave of the Crystals, Mexico Derinkuyu, Cappodocia, Turkeye The Catacombs, Paris Dan yr Ogaf Caves, Wales, United Kingdom Turdan Salt Mines, Romania The West Woorwood Cemetry Cattacombs, London
The Basilica Cistern, also known as Yerebatan Sarnc (Yer-e-bat-an-Sar-nerjer) in English, is a Turkish term that li terally translates to "sinking into the ground (water cistern)". In Istanbul, Turkey, 150 NW of the old Byzantine Basilica Hagia Sophia Mosque lies another wonderful underground wonder of the globe. The magnificent metropolis of Constantinople (now Istanbul) had several hundred Byzantine cisterns, but this one is the biggest and most complete. They were constructed sometime during Justinian the First's tenure over the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century AD. It is now accessible to the general public and is highly recommended if you ever find yourself in Istanbul. The Catacombs of Paris, paris The Catacombs of Paris, 2 15
The Catacombs of Paris, also known as Les Catacombes de Paris, are a sizable network of tunnels that run beneath Paris's streets. This is amazing enough, but what really makes it stand out is the massive collection of human bones and skulls that line its walls. According to archaeological research, the tunnels, which are estimated to be roughly 322 kilometres long, have been around since at least Roman times. Numerous areas are off-limits to the general public, and it is estimated that a total of 6 to 7 million former Parisians are interred there. yerebatan sarnici, istanbul, turkey yerebatan sarnici, istanbul, turkey 14 3
One of the "Magnificent Seven" cemetery in London, the West Norwood Cemetry is "one of the first private landscaped cemeteries in London" and is "a site of major historical, architectural, and ecological interest." in Wikipedia. Construction on the approximately 95 vaults and private and common chambers, which have a capacity of 3,500 coffins, started in 1837. However, since the 1930s, it has stopped being utilised. Several coffins have since been moved, but many still stand where they were. dan yr ogaf cave, wales, united kingdom dan yr ogaf cave, wales, united kingdom 4 13
Another incredible, once-lost, underground wonder is called Dan yr Ogaf (Dan-ear-oar-goff), and it is found in the National Showcaves Centre for Wales in the UK. In the Brecon Beacons National Park, this 17 km long cave system is situated around 24 miles north of Ystradgynlais. The massive cavernous show-cave complex, which is claimed to be the largest of its sort in the UK, is the cave system's most outstanding feature. "The bones of about 42 humans, as well as many animal bones, have been uncovered in one of the surrounding chambers of this cave system. It is not unexpected that it has become a popular tourist destination for the area. Dan yr Ogof was named the top natural marvel in a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers. the west norwood cemetery catacomb, london the west norwood cemetery catacomb, london 12 5
One of the most stunning underground wonders in the world is located deep beneath the Mexican city of Nacia. Some of the largest natural crystals ever discovered can be found in this old volcanic lava chamber, which was only just uncovered in 2000. You must obtain permission in advance of visiting the site in order to access the majority of the cave system, which has yet to be fully explored. But the trouble is absolutely worthwhile. derinkuyu, cappodocia, turkey derinkuyu, cappodocia, turkey 6 11
Turkey's Nevsehir Province is home to the enormous underground city of Derinkuyu (Der-in-koo-u). One of many comparable complexes may be found all over the stunning Cappadocian area of the country. It stretches to a depth of 60 metres in some parts, and at its peak, it is estimated to have housed at least 20,000 people. Additionally, it could house animals and had plenty of food storage. It is thought that the Phrygians initially constructed it between the eighth and seventh centuries BC. Between the 8th and 12th centuries AD, however, the Byzantine Era saw its full development as a refuge from roving Muslim invaders. cave of crystals, mexico cave of crystals, mexico 10 7
The Salina Turdu salt mine is a sizable one located in Turda, Romania's second-largest city, in the Durgău-Valea Sărată neighbourhood. Since it first opened to the public in 1992, it has seen well over 600,000 visitors. One of Business Insider's "25 Hidden Gems Around the World That Are worth a Trek" is this stunning sight. It is among the oldest in the world and has served several purposes over the years, including a cheese centre and a World War II bomb bunker. turda salt mine, romania 8 9