The underground cities of the Byzantine Empire - Veronica Kalas
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The breathtaking geological formations of Cappadocia are one of the most astonishing landscapes on Earth. Also known as “fairy chimneys,” this impressive terrain hides an equally remarkable feat of pre-modern engineering: a network of extensive underground cities stretching deep below the surface. Who inhabited these cities, and why? Veronica Kalas uncovers the secrets of this buried history.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Veronica Kalas
- Director
- Serin İnan, Tolga Yıldız
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Storyboard Artist
- Dilara Karakaş
- Animator
- Tolga Yıldız, İrem Usta
