History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Mazı Underground City
Ürgüp, Nevşehir
An underground city carved steeply into the valley slope west of Mazı village, with four entrances opening onto a central hall; its ancient name was Mataza.
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Its story
Mazı Underground City is in the village of Mazı, about 18 km from Ürgüp and about 10 km from Kaymaklı. The history of the settlement, anciently called Mataza, goes back at least to the Roman period; there are also early Roman rock tombs around the village. Four separate entrances connect to a central hall through narrow, steep tunnels; the main entrance could be closed with a rolling stone. Inside are stables, a wine press into which grapes were thrown from above through a shaft, and a church reached by a short corridor.
Key facts
- Admission
- Paid; Müzekart valid (Turkish citizens)
- Getting there
- About 18 km from Ürgüp
- Visit duration
- 30–45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Quiet
- Rainy day
Location
38.46999, 34.83891
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazı_Underground_City | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazı,_Ürgüp