Ancient site· Midyat, Mardin

Matiate Yeraltı Şehri

Matiate Yeraltı Şehri is a ancient site in Midyat, Mardin; Also known by its ancient name Matiate, the Midyat Underground City is an archaeological site in the Midyat district of Mardin.

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Also known by its ancient name Matiate, the Midyat Underground City is an archaeological site in the Midyat district of Mardin. Thought to have been built around 1,900 years ago, it is believed to have housed up to 70,000 people at its peak and is considered one of the largest known underground cities in the world.

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