The Most Incredible Underground Cities & Structures Scattered Across The Globe

Published on 06/22/2020
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Naples in Italy

Italian culture is steeped in heritage and tradition, and travelers from all corners of the earth dream of walking the streets of Naples in their lifetime. Did you know that Naples has a history beyond what you can see above ground? The Greeks, in fact, constructed a nearly 300 mile subterranean network around the fourth century BC, in a bid to create a viable water supply system for their residents at the time. Over time, structures were built on top of structures, resulting in a complex network that lurks beneath the city to this very day. As you can imagine, this network was also widely utilized in World War II, making it even more of a popular tourist destination today than ever before.

Naples In Italy

Naples In Italy

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Petra in Jordan

Located in the South of Jordan, Petra is a city in the mountainous Jabal Al-Madbah region. Affectionately dubbed the “rose city”, it is a significant part of Middle Eastern trading history. Initially built right into the rocks, it was first envisioned by the Nabataeans. This nomadic tribe spent countless days and nights carving palaces, tombs, stables and more for the people of the region. Now formally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Petra offers a unique and prominent crossroads between Syria-Phoenicia, Egypt and Arabia, making it a prominent trading site throughout it’s long and unique history.

Petra In Jordan

Petra In Jordan

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