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Cappadocia’s role as one of the early cradles of Christianity is often overlooked. It served as a safe haven for Christians fleeing Roman persecution.
In the very heart of Turkey, Cappadocia boasts a distinctive landscape. Otherworldly cone-shaped rock formations have been slowly but steadily carved by time. But beneath these unique oddities of nature lies a testament to human faith: the cave churches of Göreme. These aren’t your ordinary churches: They are sanctuaries carved directly into the soft volcanic rock by the early Christian communities.
Cappadocia’s role as one of the early cradles of Christianity is often overlooked. But long before the region became synonymous with Ottoman architecture, it served as a safe haven for Christians fleeing persecution in the Roman Empire. As early as the 1st century AD, figures such as St. Paul and St. Peter traveled and preached here, sowing the seeds of Christianity in this fertile land.
Entering a cave church is a literally immersive experience. Dim light filters through the entrance, revealing a hidden world adorned with still vibrant mural paintings.
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In the very heart of Turkey, Cappadocia boasts a distinctive landscape. Otherworldly cone-shaped rock formations have been slowly but steadily carved by time. But beneath these unique oddities of nature lies a testament to human faith: the cave churches of Göreme. These aren’t your ordinary churches: They are sanctuaries carved directly into the soft volcanic rock by the early Christian communities.
Cappadocia’s role as one of the early cradles of Christianity is often overlooked. But long before the region became synonymous with Ottoman architecture, it served as a safe haven for Christians fleeing persecution in the Roman Empire. As early as the 1st century AD, figures such as St. Paul and St. Peter traveled and preached here, sowing the seeds of Christianity in this fertile land.
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Carved in faith: The cave churches of Cappadocia
Cappadocia’s role as one of the early cradles of Christianity is often overlooked. It served as a safe haven for Christians fleeing Roman persecution.
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