Aydıntepe underground City
Aydıntepe Yeraltı Şehri | |
| Location | Aydıntepe, Bayburt Province, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Region | Black Sea Region |
| Coordinates | 40°23′18″N 40°09′02″E / 40.38833°N 40.15056°E |
| Type | Underground city |
| Length | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Height | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| History | |
| Material | Volcanic tufa rock |
| Founded | 3,000 years ago |
| Abandoned | yes |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1988–2008 |
| Management | Aydıntepe Municipality |
| Public access | yes |
The Aydıntepe underground City (Turkish: Aydıntepe Yeraltı Şehri) is an ancient underground city in Aydıntepe district of Bayburt Province, Turkey. It is located 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Bayburt beneath a residential area.