History and archaeology / Ancient city
Hierapolis Ancient City
Pamukkale, Denizli
A Hellenistic-Roman city built on top of the Pamukkale travertines, famed for its thermal springs; highlights include its theater and vast necropolis.
Its story
Hierapolis, meaning 'holy city', was founded in the 3rd century BC on top of a Phrygian sanctuary associated with the cult of the mother goddess Cybele. The city was known for its hot springs, woolen textiles and dyeing, and the Stoic philosopher Epictetus was born here. Rebuilt after earthquakes in the Roman period, the city has a theater, baths, colonnaded streets and one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia. In the Christian era it was held sacred as the place where the Apostle Philip was martyred. Together with the travertines, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Key facts
- Period
- Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage (1988)
- Visit duration
- Half a day
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
37.92500, 29.12583
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierapolis | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierapolis | https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/485 | https://denizli.ktb.gov.tr/TR-211741/antik-kentler.html