The ancient underground city of St. Mercurius in central Turkey impresses visitors with its church and tombs.The underground city, located in the central Aksaray province’s Saratli town, is home to a total of 35 ancient tombs and a human skull which was found to belong to the wife of St. Mercurius.St. Mercurius, who was born in the Cappadocia region during the Roman Empire, was a commander who lived in A.D. 225-250.After declaring he was a Christian, Mercurius was banished to Cappadocia by Roman
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The ancient underground city of St. Mercurius in central Turkey impresses visitors with its church and tombs.The underground city, located in the central Aksaray province’s Saratli town, is home to a total of 35 ancient tombs and a human skull which was found to belong to the wife of St. Mercurius.St. Mercurius, who was born in the Cappadocia region during the Roman Empire, was a commander who lived in A.D. 225-250.After declaring he was a Christian, Mercurius was banished to Cappadocia by Roman
Apr 21, 2021
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