Worksheet (Week 10) SVIP

In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of these cities are about three thousand years old. There are secret passages between the cities. The routes are sometimes many kilometers long. Nobody lives there anymore, but many people visit them, and they are very famous. They are a tourist attraction.

In the past, however, thousands of people lived in underground cities. There were houses, kitchens, shops, churches, schools, and places to keep animals and food. What was the reason for these mysterious places? People feared the cold winters and wild animals above the ground three thousand years ago. Years later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the cities were good places to hide.

It probably wasn't fun living in these dark places for months or even years. There wasn't any electricity, and there weren't any sports centers, stadiums, or other exciting places to go. But today, Cappadocia is a fantastic place to visit.