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The Underground City and Church of Saint Mercurius was used as a refuge during the 250s AD, when Christianity was prohibited. The settlement is associated with the life of the Roman commander Saint Mercurius, after whom it is named. It is known that Saint Mercurius lived between 225 and 250 AD, was born in Cappadocia, and was exiled for embracing Christianity. According to tradition, he was killed in this region, and part of his body was sent to Egypt. Underground City of Saint Mercurius (Anadol