Historical Hierapolis background
by Kuznetsov_Sergey
Hierapolis means in Greek: 'holy city'. It was the ancient city on top of the famous Pamukkale hot springs. Now Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It's called Hierapolis because of its Mother goddess Cult.
Information about Hierapolis is limited. There are only a few historical facts known about the origin of the city. It is known that the king of Pergamum, Eumenes II, founded the city in 190 BC. It was named Hierapolis after the Amazon's Queen Hiera, the wife of Telephos, the founder of Pergamum. (Pergamum is also called Pergamon or Pergamos).
Hierapolis was completely destroyed by the earthquake in 60 A.D. during the time of Roman Emperor Nero. During the reconstruction after the earthquake, the city lost its Hellenistic Style and became a typical Roman City. Right after the Roman period started, Hierapolis became an important center because of its commercial and religious position. In 80 A.D. St. Philip came to Hierapolis and was murdered by the Jewish inhabitants.
Hierapolis was conquered by the Turks at the end of the 12th century A.D.
Learn more here.
Take off your shoes
by Diana75
When you enter the basins you are informed that you should take off your shoes.
This is not only the best way to experience these unique sensations, but it also for protection reasons.
Unfortunately I've seen during my both visits there many persons walking with the shoes on which obviously didn't understood we are very lucky to enjoy this wonder but it's also our responsibility to protected it.
Karahayit
by sandysmith
Most people are so intent on seeing Pammukkale that they miss another thermal centre just 5km northwest from there. This place KARAHAYIT has high iron content in the water which makes for some interesting photos of the red and green striated rocks there.
Go for a dip
by Bregman
A visit to Pamukkale is not complete without a relaxing swim in the pools. I use the verb swim loosely here... What I really mean is relax. The Turkish name means Cotton Castle and it is quite obvious where this name has come from. The entire mountain slope is covered with white chalk and little shallow pools of milky white water. Because of the chalk, the water is warm, which makes it a perfect place for relaxation in the sun.
Hierapolis
by ania70pl
The ruins of Hierapolis are the attraction when you come to Pamukkale. The city was founded in 190 B.C. by Eumenes II, king of Pergamon. In the 2nd and 3rd centuries, it reached the height of its development as a Roman thermal bath center.
Hierapolis has such extensive ruins which is suggested: the city walls, the octagonal Martyrium of St. Philip, the 2nd century theater, Temple of Apollo, basilica, then the necropolis which covers 2 km². and contains some of the best examples of tomb styles; it is one of the best-preserved ancient cemeteries in all of Anatolia
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Travertine Sunset
View towards to South Gate & pool at the foothill
Looks plain from a distance, but come closer...
Wild cats looking at the warm spring in winter
