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Mucur Underground City, located in Mucur district of Kırşehir, is one of the most impressive underground cities in the Cappadocia region. The underground city, which covers a wide area and is connected to each other by galleries and tunnels, is understood to have been used as a shelter during wars, and the stone doors that closed the entrances and exits in case of attack indicate that it was used. It was used especially by early Christian communities in the Roman and Byzantine periods. The underground city draws attention with its narrow corridors, ventilation shafts, water wells, grain storages, prayer areas and shelter rooms. The city has an impressive defense structure with its narrow tunnels like labyrinths and passages that can be closed with stone covers built to protect against attacks. Mucur, which was used as a secret living space like other underground cities in Cappadocia, is a fascinating discovery point for history enthusiasts. Despite its small size, Mucur Underground City, which takes its visitors on a historical journey with its well-preserved structures and mystical atmosphere, is among the must-see places in Kırşehir.