The Ancient Subterranean City of Nushabad: Why Were People Living
Underground?
When you
wander the tunnels of the underground city of Nushabad you are tracing your way
back from modern day Iran to ancient history. The walls echo with the memories
of the Sassanian period and perhaps even its predecessors. Refuge, tourist
site, and fascinating archaeological site – Nushabad enthralls its visitors.
Nushabad
(known also as Ouyi) is a city located in Isfahan, a province in the center of
Iran. This city is famed for its remarkable complex of underground tunnels and
chambers. Due to this, the city is known also as the ‘Underground City’.
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