On the map is marked: Top 10 pictures of Aegean, Marmara - Aegean (region of Turkey) is famous in the world for its riuns: Efesus, Ierapolis (Pamukkale), Afrodisia, Troy was a prosperous ancient cities important during Cimmerians, Persians, Roman and Byzantine empires. Yesterday thousands of people lived there, but today nobody live there, only riuns and stones among the nature! (See top 10 pictures of Aegean)
On the map is marked: The Theatre - The Theatre was erected in 3th century a.d. during the reign of emperor Septimum Severus. It had seatings for 12.000 persons.
On the map is marked: The Martyrion of st. Philip - The Martyrion was the most important Christian cult building at Ierapolis, was built in 5th century a.d. The structure is composed of a central octagonal room witch in the past was capped by a wood dome.
On the map is marked: The north byzantine gate and the Nimphaeum of the Tritons - The north Byzantine gate is the monumental entrance to the Byzantine city, the Nimphaeum of the Tritons was one of two monumental fountains of the city (60m long).
On the map is marked: Pamukkale travertines - There is a thermal sorgente on the hill, the calcium oxide-rich waters flowing down the slope, over the millennia, built up deposits of white travertine (marble) and formed thousands of travertines `little lakes`.
On the map is marked: Pamukkale travertines Before sunset - To visit travertines at sunset is very suggestive because water changes colour. 1 - 2 hours before sunset water appears black an white.
On the map is marked: Pamukkale travertines During sunset - During sunset water appears gold an black.
On the map is marked: Pamukkale travertines After Sunset - After sunset water becomes pink only few minutes.
On the map is marked: Pamukkale Amusement - Along the way from Pamukkale village (south entrance of the park) to Ierapolis (on the hill) is possible take a bath in travertines, a shower under small falls and walk in the little river. During the hot afternoon I stayed some hours in this fresh area.
On the map is marked: Pamukkale Night - You can stay in Ierapolis during the night, the park is open 24 hours. Pamukkale (cotton caste) seems a mountain with snow, a place where skiing.
On the map is marked: The Tetrapylon - The Tetrapylon was the Gateway of the city, was built in 2th century a.d. The reconstruction of the gateway was completed in 1991.
On the map is marked: The Temple of Aphrodite - The Temple of Aphrodite was a pagan temple, was begun in 1th century a.d. and converted into a Christian church in 6th century. Conversion was an enormous undertaking because much columns where moved from their original positions.
On the map is marked: The Baths and the agorae - The Baths and the agorae were important centres of public life, where citizens went for bathing, relaxing and entertainment. Were built in 2th a.d.
On the map is marked: The stadium - The stadium was one of the biggest of the ancient world. 270 meter long, had seatings for 30.000 persons.
On the map is marked: The theatre - Theatre was used both for performances and public meetings. Theatre consists in 2 parts: the auditorium witch had seatings for 7.000 persons, and the white marble stage.
On the map is marked: The baths of the theatre - The baths of the theatre was a big building made near south side of theatre.
On the map is marked: Museum and other places - In Afrodisia there are a museum and also other intresting buindings.
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PAMUKKALE MAP - TURKEY