Worlds beneath our feet

misslily The salt cathedral of Zipaquira

misslily The cliff-side dwellings of Mesa Verde

misslily The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

misslily The multi-level refuge of Derinkuyu

misslily The ancient stone quarries of Paris

misslily Hidden cities carved in stone

We're living deep down in the stone (deep down in the stone!) Roll the big wheel and lock it down (lock it down, yeah!)

misslily The cliff-side dwellings of Mesa Verde

Fun Fact

Derinkuyu doors: The tunnels of Derinkuyu were secured by massive, circular stone doors weighing up to 500 kilograms that could only be opened from the inside.

misslily The salt cathedral of Zipaquira

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What did the underground tunnels of Paris originally serve as before becoming catacombs?

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Which of these historical stone structures is the most impressive feat of engineering?

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What mineral was being mined when Colombian workers began carving the Zipaquira Cathedral?

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How were the medieval monolithic churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, constructed?

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Approximately how many people could the ancient underground city of Derinkuyu shelter during invasions?

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In which modern-day country is the ancient multi-level underground city of Derinkuyu located?

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What is the name of the largest cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde, featuring 150 rooms?

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In which century was the modern Zipaquira Salt Cathedral in Colombia completed?

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Which ancient civilization built the impressive cliff-side dwellings at Mesa Verde in Colorado?