The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis was built on top of the travertine formation which is in total about 2,700 metres (8,860 ft) long, 600 m (1,970 ft) wide and 160 m (525 ft) high. Long before the time of Greek colonization, the area was seen as a gateway to the underworld as well as a place to communicate with the underworld gods, due to the poisonous gases emanating from a hot spring inside a cave located here. The city, which is located on the earthquake belt, was severely damaged by the earthquake in the Nero period and was completely renovated. It has basically the appearance of a Roman city, having lost its entire Hellenistic world. Hierapolis became a very important center during the Byzantine period after the Roman period. This importance is more than the fact that it has been a center of Christianity since the 4th century AD, and Philip, one of the apostles of Jesus, met here in 80 AD. Hierapolis, which passed under Byzantine rule in 395 AD, became the center of the Diocese. Hierapolis remained within the borders of the Anatolian Seljuks towards the end of the 12th century. Hierapolis ancient response; Necropolis, Domitian road and gate, Octoconus temple placed in a square area, theatre, Frontinus street and gate, Agora, North Byzantine Gate, South Byzantine Gate, Gymnasium, Triton Fountain Building, Apollon Sanctuary, water channels and nymphaeums, Surlan, Filipus Martynonu and bus, Direkli Church, Necropolis Area, Cathedral and Roman Baths. Due to the capacity of the theater being 9,500 people, the population of the city is estimated to be between 95,000-100,000.It is understood from the design of the theater that gladiator fights were held here. The Ancient Pool is one of the most important symbols of Pamukkale. It is considered to be one of the few pools in the world, especially with its water that is beneficial to health. This pool, where thousands of people swim every year, is also good for many diseases. Especially during the Roman Empire Period, Hierapolis and its surroundings were a real health center.
Pamukkale,included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988
Overview
The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis was built on top of the travertine formation which is in total about 2,700 metres (8,860 ft) long, 600 m (1,970 ft) wide and 160 m (525 ft) high. Long before the time of Greek colonization, the area was seen as a gateway to the underworld as well as a place to communicate with the underworld gods, due to the poisonous gases emanating from a hot spring inside a cave located here. The city, which is located on the earthquake belt, was severely damaged by the earthquake in the Nero period and was completely renovated. It has basically the appearance of a Roman city, having lost its entire Hellenistic world. Hierapolis became a very important center during the Byzantine period after the Roman period. This importance is more than the fact that it has been a center of Christianity since the 4th century AD, and Philip, one of the apostles of Jesus, met here in 80 AD. Hierapolis, which passed under Byzantine rule in 395 AD, became the center of the Diocese. Hierapolis remained within the borders of the Anatolian Seljuks towards the end of the 12th century. Hierapolis ancient response; Necropolis, Domitian road and gate, Octoconus temple placed in a square area, theatre, Frontinus street and gate, Agora, North Byzantine Gate, South Byzantine Gate, Gymnasium, Triton Fountain Building, Apollon Sanctuary, water channels and nymphaeums, Surlan, Filipus Martynonu and bus, Direkli Church, Necropolis Area, Cathedral and Roman Baths. Due to the capacity of the theater being 9,500 people, the population of the city is estimated to be between 95,000-100,000.It is understood from the design of the theater that gladiator fights were held here. The Ancient Pool is one of the most important symbols of Pamukkale. It is considered to be one of the few pools in the world, especially with its water that is beneficial to health. This pool, where thousands of people swim every year, is also good for many diseases. Especially during the Roman Empire Period, Hierapolis and its surroundings were a real health center.
Pamukkale,included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988
