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Pamukkale
is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly
famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique
geological formations but also for its historical remains.
Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where the
hot springs were believed to have healing powers, so the city
became the center of a pagan cult in antiquity and a spa resort
today. It represents a shimmering white cascade, formed by
limestone-laden hot springs , which have formed stalactites,
potholes and magical fairy-tables. The water is reputed to be
beneficial to the eyes and skin and to alleviate the ills of
rheumatism, asthma and dermatitis.
Hierapolis: It's about 20 km north of Denizli. It is
called a Holy City in Archeological literature, because there
were many temples and religious buildings in Hierapolis. The
ancient city is situated between several historical areas.
According to the ancient geographers, Strabon and Ptolemaios,
Hierapolis was very close to Laodicea and Tripolis which was in
Kario's Border. That's why it was a Phrygian City. There is no
information about Hierapolis' history before the Hellenistic
Era, but we know there was a city there before then. It's called
Hierapolis because of its Mother goddess Cult.
The ancient city of Aphrodisias is one of the most
important archaeological sites of the Greek and Roman periods in
Turkey. Aphrodisias lies in the Maeander River basin, in a
fertile valley 100 miles southeast of the port of Izmir. Famous
for its sanctuary of Aphrodite, the city's patron goddess,
Aphrodisias enjoyed a long and prosperous existence from the
first century B.C. through the sixth century A.D. Today, many of
the city's ancient monuments remain standing, and Excavations
have unearthed numerous fine marble statues and other artifacts.
The great beauty and extraordinary preservation of this site
combine to bring the civic culture of the Graeco-Roman world
vividly to life. |