Archeologists believe they may have discovered Dracula's Dungeon, the very place where Vlad the Impaler was believed to have been held hostage in the early 15th century.
Vlad the Impaler served as inspiration for Bram Stoker's character, Dracula.
The discovery was made at Tokat Castle in northern Turkey. The archeologists uncovered what appears to be dungeons, tunnels and a military shelter.
"The castle is completely surrounded by secret tunnels. It is very mysterious," archaeologist Ibrahim Cetin said in a statement. "It is hard to estimate in which room Dracula was kept, but he was around here."
The tunnels and dungeons were uncovered during a restoration of the castle that began in 2009, reports IBT Times. The tunnels and dungeons that were likely the place Vlad the Impaler was held captive by the Ottoman Turks were uncovered within the last 10 weeks of the restoration.
Vlad's name, which means dragon, came from his reputation of impaling his victims. He was believed to have killed and displayed 20,000 people outside the city of Targoviste, Romania in efforts to keep the Ottomans away.
His deterrent worked for a while, but he was eventually arrested and prisoned for 12 years. He reclaimed the Wallachian throne after his brothers death in 1475. Vlad died in battle against the Ottomans in 1476, reports IBT Times.
