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Temple of Apollo630 viewsThis Apollo, the chief god of Hierapolis, was linked to an ancient Anatolian sun-god, Lairbenos.Jul 22, 2019
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Mineral Waters730 viewsIn the mid-20th century, hotels were built over the hot springs, causing considerable damage to the travertine terraces. The hotels were later torn down and replaced with artificial pools.Jul 22, 2019
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The Theater at Hieropolis670 viewsThe theater was undergoing restoration during the time we visited. You could still walk up the hill to see it, and some did - and shot some magnificent pictures - but Sandie and I did not, which I regret.Jul 22, 2019
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The Theater at Hieropolis687 viewsConstructed in the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD), the Theater seated 15,000 people and was one of the largest and finest in the ancient world. It was wrecked by an earthquake in the 7th century AD.Jul 22, 2019
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Spa Pools583 viewsWhere you can swim among sunken artifacts of the ancient city.Jul 22, 2019
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Unidentified Structure674 viewsI have no idea what this unique and bizarre edifice was called, but Sandie thought it was worth a picture, and so do I.Jul 22, 2019
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Domitian Gate739 viewsA 3-arch triumphal gate flanked by circular towers.Jul 22, 2019
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Don't walk under me872 viewsIf that stone ever fell on anyone, it would hurt.Jul 22, 2019
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Empty Tomb696 viewsLara Croft was here.Jul 22, 2019
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Encounters on the Road566 viewsTurkish kids and a donkey. Somewhere between Aphrodisias and Pamukkale.Jul 22, 2019
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Town in Turkey608 viewsI don't know what its name was, because I don't know what route we took from Aphrodisias to Pamukkale. It might have been Karacasu.Jul 22, 2019
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Mausoleum630 viewsIn the first centuries AD, when the city was at its height, many people came to take the waters at the thermal springs. Being in poor health, many died and were buried here in the Necropolis. Now sheep graze on their tombs.Jul 17, 2019
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