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Hidden tunnel partially opened in northern Turkey

The first 30 meters of a hidden tunnel, known as Ceylanyolu, which was discovered during restoration work on Tokat Castle in the northern Anatolian province of Tokat, has been opened. The tunnel is estimated to be 350 meters long. 

Provincial Culture and Tourism Director Abdurrahman Akyüz said they were excited to find the end of the hidden tunnel. 

RIP Christopher Lee: Death of a screen legend (Photos + Videos)

Sir Christopher Lee, the screen legend famous for his roles in Count Dracula, Saruman in Lord of the Rings and Star Wars died in hospital at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday at the age of 93. The death certificate confirms that he passed away at Chelsea and Westminster hospital after suffering from respiratory problems.

Secret tunnel in Dracula’s castle to open to tourism

A secret tunnel that has been discovered during restoration work under Tokat Castle, Turkey’s second-largest castle in the northern province of Tokat, will be opened to tourism. The tunnel, known as Ceylanyolu, is claimed to have been used by a Roman king’s daughters in order to go to the Pervane bath in the Çanakçı stream area.

Clues about 'Dracula’s captivity' unearthed in Tokat

Restoration works in the Tokat Castle have discovered a secret tunnel leading to the Pervane Bath and a military shelter. Two dungeons have also been discovered in the castle, where Wallachian Prince Vlad III the Impaler, who was also known as Dracula, is said to have been held captive in the early 15th century.

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