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In the heart of Anatolia lies
a rugged, winding landscape where the intrica
te carvings of nature and man have been recorded for centuries.
Above ground, the extremely malleable volcanic tuff has been shaped by the elements into a
balancing act of cones and "fairy chimneys." Explore the valley of Goreme where
churches were carved into the stone of the region between the 7th and 13th centuries. At
its height, Goreme is said to have had a church for every day of the year. The interiors
of the caves are decorated with colorful, biblical frescoes celebrating the beliefs of
early Christians. Descend beneath the surface of the earth and visit cities as deep as 140
feet underground where early Christians fleeing persecution could live for months at a
time undetected.
LAST UPDATE: 01.04.06