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There is a town in Turkey where the entire population lives in underground cave cities.

Why it is true

Derinkuyu and other underground cities in Cappadocia were carved into soft volcanic rock, with multiple levels including stables, churches, and wells, serving as a refuge against invasions.

Source: Architecture

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