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Bookmark or Share- Hierapolis - WikipediaHierapolis (/ ˌ h aɪ ə ˈ r æ p ə l ɪ s /; Ancient Greek: Ἱεράπολις, lit. "Holy City") was originally a Phrygian cult centre of the Anatolian mother goddess of Cybele and later a Greek city. Its location was centred upon the remarkable and copious hot springs in classical Phrygia in southwestern Anatolia.
- Turkey's mysterious 'portal to the underworld' - BBCThe 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...
- Hierapolis - History and Facts | History Hit23 Jul 2021. Image Credit: Shutterstock. About Hierapolis. Hierapolis was once a thriving, multicultural ancient city and spa, the remains of which can now be seen in modern day Turkey. Hierapolis history. Hierapolis is said to have been founded by the rulers of Pergamum, a powerful ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey.
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale | For UNESCO World Heritage TravellersHierapolis-Pamukkale was an ancient thermal spa based on natural hot springs. Pamukkale consists of a striking natural landscape of white terraces with travertines stemming from calcite-rich water from the hot springs. Under Hellenistic and Roman rule, the area became a healing centre using the hot springs for therapies.
- Hierapolis | Turkey, Map, & History | BritannicaHierapolis, 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. It became a sacred city (hieron), its.
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