Artifacts of Hierapolis, Pamukkale

The museum in Hierapolis antique city keeps several artifacts from 2nd century BC to 7th century AD. Hierapolis Museum was once a 2nd century Roman Bath and gymnasium. It is located on top of Pamukkale travertines, next to antique Cleopatra Pool.

For those who are interested in Roman history, the museum is a must see. There are several artifacts in the museum left from former civilizations which resided in Hierapolis, Laodicea, Colossae, Tripolis and Attuda. Also a section of the museum holds Bronze Age artifacts found in Beycesultan Hoyuk.

If you would like to have better knowledge of the history of ancient Hierapolis, it is recommended to pay a visit to Hierapolis Museum after seeing other important spots including Pamukkale Travertines, Necropolis, St. Philip Martyrium, Domitian Gate and Frontinus Road.

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Antique City of Hierapolis

Think about an ancient city still standing after 2 millenniums. Built over Pamukkale, there are many spots to visit in this ancient Roman city. Domitian and Frontinus gates, Amphitheater, Necropolis are some noteworthy places of Hierapolis.

Dating back to 2nd century BC, Hierapolis was a settlement which was often visited for health purposes. Hot springs of Pamukkale were the main attraction. Also the city is considered Holy, because St. Philip (Philip The Apostle) lived his last years there and was martyred. On top of the hill over Hierapolis stands Martyrium of St. Philip which dates back to 5th century.

A newly found inscription indicates "of the holy and glorious apostle and theologian Philip"

Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour

If you are planning to visit Turkey, Pamukkale and antique city Hierapolis are some of those places not to miss. There are some affordable tours to worth considering.

The Most Unique Natural Formation To Gaze Upon

Sunset over travertines

Pamukkale (meaning The Cotton Castle in Turkish) is a rather unique sight with not only its beautiful white travertine terraces and healing thermal water, but also with important historical locations such as city of Hierapolis, Necropolis and The Theater.

In Aegean Region of Turkey lies this snow white beauty. Though it is possible to walk upon the travertines, only walking bare foot is allowed which makes you feel the unique texture under your feet. Water flow from 17 springs contain calcium carbonate which made these white pools possible to form in millions of years.

Hierapolis (meaning The Sacred City in Greek) is located near the travertine pools of Pamukkale. There are several historical places to visit in Hierapolis including The Theater, Cleopatra Pool, Necropolis and Saint Philip Martyrium. I recommend you to take your time and swim in the authentic Cleopatra Pool which is open to public for a small fee. The Ancient Theater is also kept quite well and definitely worth a visit.

It is a wondrous experience to be in the water with antique columns of Cleopatra Pool

If you are looking for a tour program to visit Pamukkale and rich historical places nearby (Hierapolis, Laodicea, Aphrodisias, Ephesus), you can find some affordable packages in www.pamukkaletours.com.