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The village of Mazi, named "Mazata" in ancient time, is 18 km south of Urgup and 10 km east of Kaymakli underground City. On the steep slopes of the varlley there are rock tombs dating back to the Early Roman Era, whereas on the plateau there are tombs in great number dating back to the Byzantine Period.

The underground city was hollowed out on thne west slope of the village, which is situated in the steep valley. Four entrances have been discovered in different places and the main entrance is a corridor made from rough-hewn stones.

The places with columns, opposite the entrance, are the stables. The stables, covering a large area of the underground settlement are the same as the others. Nowever, the presence of a trough, hollowed out of rock, in the middle of one of the stables is a feature that makes this underground settlement different from the other. The great number of stables indicates that many animals were raised therefore, the people had a high economic standard. The lace between the stables was used as a winery. On the ceiling there is a hole made of rubble stone used to drop grapes.

A short passage starting from the stables leads to the church. The entrance to this place can be closed with a millstone door. Unlike the church in the Kaymakli Underground City, the apse was hollowed out at the end of the long side and its facade was decorated with carvings.