Hierapolis-Pamukkale is a relaxing destination.
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale is a town and ancient ruins located among numerous hot springs, carbonated minerals and deposits of limestone.
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale is located in the south-eastern region of Turkey, in western Asia.
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, which led to the restoring of the ancient buildings of Hierapolis.
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale is the home to the ‘cotton castle’, as it is known, that is a group of calcium carbonate and limestone terraces and formations which measures 2,700 metres by 600 metres (8,860 feet by 1,970 feet), and 160 metres (525 feet) in height.
- In the 1960s at Hierapolis-Pamukkale, hotels were constructed among the ruins, which led to considerable damage to the natural area.
Part of Hierapolis-Pamukkale
Image courtesy of Family MWR/Flickr
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale has 17 hot springs, generated by volcanic activity, that have water temperatures of 35°C to 100°C (95°F to 212°F).
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale is the home to a museum displaying relics from Hierapolis and surrounding areas.
- Hierapolis-Pamukkale is commonly visited by tourists, particularly the hot springs, where people bathe.
- In the hot springs of Hierapolis-Pamukkale, tadpoles can be found, while the surrounding area has 45 plant, 10 mammal and 10 bird species.
- Due to a local legend, the hot springs of Hierapolis-Pamukkale are believed to have qualities to bring good looks.
Bibliography:
Hierapolis-Pamukkale, 2014, World Heritage Convention, http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/485
Pamukkale, 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamukkale
Pamukkale Legend, 2014, Pamukkale, http://www.pamukkale.net/listingview.php?listingID=7
