Aydıntepe underground City

Aydıntepe underground city
Aydıntepe Yeraltı Şehri
Aydıntepe underground city
Location of Aydıntepe in Turkey.
LocationAydıntepe, Bayburt Province, Turkey
RegionBlack Sea Region
Coordinates40°23′18″N 40°09′02″E / 40.38833°N 40.15056°E / 40.38833; 40.15056
TypeUnderground city
Length1 km (0.62 mi)
Height2 m (6.6 ft)
History
MaterialVolcanic tufa rock
Founded3,000 years ago
Abandonedyes
Site notes
Excavation dates1988–2008
ManagementAydıntepe Municipality
Public accessyes

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.