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1. www.bbc.com › travel › articleTurkey's mysterious 'portal to the underworld' - BBC

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   Jun 29, 2021 · The ancient city of Hierapolis has long hidden a poisonous secret in its mysterious "Gate to Hell". But modern science has finally uncovered the truth behind the Roman myths. In Pamukkale in...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HierapolisHierapolis - Wikipedia

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   Hellenistic city. Hierapolis was founded by the Seleucids in the time of Antiochus I (281 - 261 BC) and received polis status by Eumenes of Permgamon (197-160 BC). The city was famous for its high quality woolen fabrics and dye products.

4. theturkeytraveler.com › the-ancient-city-of-hierapolisThe Ancient City Of Hierapolis: Everything You Need To Know!

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   Jun 26, 2024 · The Ancient City of Hierapolis, nestled in the picturesque region of Pamukkale, is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved Greco-Roman ruins and sacred history.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Hierapolis-ancient-Phrygian-cityHierapolis | Turkey, Map, & History | Britannica

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   Hierapolis, ancient Phrygian city in southwestern Turkey, about 6 miles (10 km) north of the ruins of Laodicea. Situated on the Coruh River, a tributary of the Buyuk Menderes (Maeander) River, it was probably established by Eumenes II of Pergamum in 190 bce.

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6. www.lonelyplanet.com › turkey › aegean-coastHierapolis | Pamukkale, Turkey | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   Hierapolis. This ancient spa city's location atop Pamukkale's tourist-magnet travertines is quite spectacular. Founded as a curative centre around 190 BC by Eumenes II of Pergamum, it prospered under both the Romans and Byzantines, when large Jewish and Orthodox Christian communities comprised most of the population.

7. www.waysoftheworldblog.com › hierapolis-ancient-cityGuide To Visiting Hierapolis Ancient City In Turkey

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   Hierapolis is one of the biggest archaeological sites in Turkey due to its size and significance. It takes about 45 minutes to walk between some of the major sites within Hierapolis. If you want to see the ruins well, you could easily spend north of two hours wandering around this historic area.

8. turkeytravelplanner.com › Pamukkale › sightsHierapolis Archaeological Site, Pamukkale, Turkey - Turkey Travel...

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   Nov 21, 2022 · Hierapolis is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Contained within the entrance to the archaeology site is access to the travertines (the famous white-cliff pools of Pamukkale). There is also the Antique Pool which allows you to swim over the remains of the Temple of Apollo.