In central Turkey, ancient civilizations' architectural sites, mind-blowing geological formations, and mysterious sunken cities can all be found in an area the size of Maryland. Dozens of underground cities rest shoulder-to-shoulder with cave dwellings and so-called "fairy chimneys" made of basalt pillars. Strap on a miner's hat and go spelunking into long-lost subterranean worlds between Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. Presented by John R. Hale Learn more about archaeology and hidden cities at wondrium.com/youtube ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #Archaeology #HiddenCivilizations #Architecture