In the heart of Anatolia, Cappadocia is an extraordinary region where nature and man have united to shape the most amazing landscapes. Over the centuries, in a high plateau of soft volcanic rock, erosion formed a multitude of valleys, rocky outcrops. The first generation of Christians found refuge in the area and carved homes, churches and underground cities in Cappadocia's tender rock . Many Byzantine churches were decorated with frescoes from the life of Christ.